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Grundstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Grundström): ornamental name composed of the elements grund ‘ground’ (in placenames such as Grundsunda also meaning ‘shallow’) + ström ‘current stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Lundstrom, Granstrom, Youngstrom, Branstrom, Sandstrom, Sundstrom

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Where is the Grundstrom family from?

You can see how Grundstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundstrom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grundstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Grundstrom family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grundstrom's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grundstrom families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grundstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grundstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grundstrom. 19% of Grundstrom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grundstrom women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grundstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grundstrom. 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 295 military records available for the last name Grundstrom. For the veterans among your Grundstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grundstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grundstrom in 1962 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

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