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Grodt Family History

Grodt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grody, Groat, Grout, Grode, Grodi, Groot, Groft, Brodt, Grott, Rode

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Where is the Grodt family from?

You can see how Grodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grodt families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grodt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grodt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodt. 100% of Grodt men worked as a Janitor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Grodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Grodt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Grodt. For the veterans among your Grodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Grodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grodt in 1961 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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