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Grodson Family History

Grodson 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: Goodson, Tronson, Greason, Gladson, Rosson, Grodsky, Aronson, Woodson

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Where is the Grodson family from?

You can see how Grodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grodson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Grodson families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodson's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Grodson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grodson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Grodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grodson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grodson. For the veterans among your Grodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Grodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grodson in 1974 was 64, and 68 in 1998.

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