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Gronstal Family History

Gronstal 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, Granata, Rogstad, Onstad, Grondahl, Rolstad, Rostad

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Where is the Gronstal family from?

You can see how Gronstal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronstal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gronstal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gronstal families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gronstal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gronstal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gronstal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronstal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gronstal. 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 Gronstal. For the veterans among your Gronstal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronstal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gronstal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gronstal in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronstal 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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