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Grodeck Family History

Grodeck 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: Brobeck, Robeck, Godek, Brodbeck, Grode, Gronek, Groden, Rodick

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Where is the Grodeck family from?

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

What did your Grodeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodeck. 100% of Grodeck men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Grodeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodeck 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Grodeck. 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 55 military records available for the last name Grodeck. For the veterans among your Grodeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grodeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grodeck in 1966 was 71, and 18 in 2002.

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