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Grodl Family History

Grodl 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: Groll, Grody, Grode, Grodi, Grill, Rode, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Goody

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Where is the Grodl family from?

You can see how Grodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grodl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grodl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grodl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grodl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grodl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Grodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grodl. 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 122 military records available for the last name Grodl. For the veterans among your Grodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Grodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grodl in 1978 was 93, and 85 in 2004.

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