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Grodanz Family History

Grodanz Name 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: Grogan, Groden, Groman, Grodin, Trojan, Kranz, Goodman, Grant, Roman

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Grodanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodanz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grodanz. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Grodanz. For the veterans among your Grodanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodanz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Grodanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grodanz in 1985 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

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