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Groenendaal Family History

Groenendaal 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: Veenendaal, Rosendahl, Grondahl, Grendahl, Rendahl, Greenman

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Where is the Groenendaal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenendaal 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 Groenendaal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Groenendaal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Groenendaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenendaal 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Groenendaal. 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 28 military records available for the last name Groenendaal. For the veterans among your Groenendaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenendaal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Groenendaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Groenendaal in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenendaal 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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