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Grodeland Family History

Grodeland 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: Roseland, Rowland, Copeland, Ireland, Greenland, Gronlund, Woodland

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Grodeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodeland 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Grodeland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grodeland. For the veterans among your Grodeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodeland lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Grodeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grodeland in 1980 was 81, and 89 in 1987.

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