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Grondin Family History

Grondin Surname Meaning

French: from Old French grondin ‘growling animal’ (from gronder ‘to snarl or grumble’) used as a nickname for an irritable short-tempered individual.

Possibly also a habitational name from Grondin, the name of a few places in the western part of France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grondin family from?

You can see how Grondin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grondin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grondin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grondin family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grondin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Grondin families in 1891.
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What did your Grondin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grondin. 30% of Grondin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Grondin women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grondin were Common Laborer and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Stitcher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Grondin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grondin 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Grondin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grondin. For the veterans among your Grondin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grondin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Grondin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grondin in 1945 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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