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Grodell Family History

Grodell 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: Rodell, Brodell, Goodell, Godel, Goodsell, Rosell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Grodell family from?

You can see how Grodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grodell family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grodell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodell. 50% of Grodell men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Driller
    50%
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What Grodell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Grodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grodell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grodell. For the veterans among your Grodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grodell in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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