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Grosdorf Family History

Grosdorf 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: Gilsdorf, Groskopf, Kasdorf, Arensdorf, Rosoff, Grosser, Nondorf

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Where is the Grosdorf family from?

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

What did your Grosdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Grosdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosdorf 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grosdorf. 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 Grosdorf. For the veterans among your Grosdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosdorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Grosdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grosdorf in 1971 was 68, and 96 in 1994.

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