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Gronstad Family History

Gronstad 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: Bronstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Rolstad, Rostad, Krogstad, Grinstead

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Where is the Gronstad family from?

You can see how Gronstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gronstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gronstad families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gronstad's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gronstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gronstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronstad 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gronstad. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gronstad. For the veterans among your Gronstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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