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Grovdale Family History

Grovdale 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: Gerondale, Goodale, Grove, Grindle, Goodall, Grondahl, Gokhale

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Grovdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovdale 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grovdale. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Grovdale. For the veterans among your Grovdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovdale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Grovdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grovdale in 1973 was 79, and 77 in 1978.

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