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Grodner Family History

Grodner Surname 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: Groner, Goodner, Roder, Bodner, Kroner, Bradner, Grabner, Rodney

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Where is the Grodner family from?

You can see how Grodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grodner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Grodner families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grodner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grodner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodner 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 Grodner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodner. 100% of Grodner men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Grodner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Grodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodner 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Grodner. 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 149 military records available for the last name Grodner. For the veterans among your Grodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grodner in 1964 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grodner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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