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Groden Family History

Groden Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Groden near Hadeln in northern Germany. Compare Grode.

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


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Where is the Groden family from?

You can see how Groden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groden families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Groden families living in New Brunswick. This was about 85% of all the recorded Groden's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Groden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groden 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 Groden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groden. 22% of Groden men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Groden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groden were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Retired Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groden 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Groden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 332 military records available for the last name Groden. For the veterans among your Groden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Groden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groden in 1957 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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