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Grodney Family History

Grodney 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: Rodney, Growney, Gradney, Radney, Graney, Gosney, Grone, Grody

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Where is the Grodney family from?

You can see how Grodney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grodney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grodney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grodney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Grodney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodney 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grodney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grodney. For the veterans among your Grodney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Grodney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grodney in 1967 was 82, and 90 in 1975.

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