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Grodin Family History

Grodin Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish but unexplained.

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


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Where is the Grodin family from?

You can see how Grodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Grodin families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Grodin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grodin families in 1911.
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What did your Grodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grodin. 54% of Grodin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Grodin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grodin were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Grodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodin 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Grodin. 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 223 military records available for the last name Grodin. For the veterans among your Grodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grodin in 1953 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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