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Groenendyk Family History

Groenendyk 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: Groendyke, Groenewold, Groening, Growney, Grosenick, Groeneweg

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Where is the Groenendyk family from?

You can see how Groenendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenendyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groenendyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Groenendyk families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Groenendyk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Groenendyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenendyk 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 Groenendyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groenendyk. 100% of Groenendyk men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Groenendyk women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Groenendyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Groenendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenendyk 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Groenendyk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Groenendyk. For the veterans among your Groenendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenendyk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Groenendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Groenendyk in 1968 was 98, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenendyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenendyk 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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