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Groder Family History

Groder 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: Roder, Grover, Grober, Broder, Gromer, Grader, Gryder, Gooder, Groner

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Where is the Groder family from?

You can see how Groder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Groder families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Groder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groder. 29% of Groder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groder 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Groder. 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 162 military records available for the last name Groder. For the veterans among your Groder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Groder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groder in 1965 was 90, and 92 in 2002.

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