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Groendyke Family History

Groendyke Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Groendijk: habitational name from a locality of this name meaning ‘the green dike’ (see Van Dijk ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thorndike, Grodsky, Goede, Groeneweg, Grande, Opdyke, Grinde

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Where is the Groendyke family from?

You can see how Groendyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groendyke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Groendyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Groendyke families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Groendyke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Groendyke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groendyke 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 Groendyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groendyke. 27% of Groendyke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Groendyke women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groendyke were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groendyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groendyke 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Groendyke. 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 179 military records available for the last name Groendyke. For the veterans among your Groendyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groendyke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Groendyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Groendyke in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

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