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Gruenberger Family History

Gruenberger 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: Greenberger, Leuenberger, Gruenberg, Wertenberger, Hohenberger

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Where is the Gruenberger family from?

You can see how Gruenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruenberger family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenberger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gruenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenberger 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 Gruenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millinery Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruenberger. 100% of Gruenberger women worked as a Millinery Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Millinery Saleslady
    100%

What Gruenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gruenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenberger 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Gruenberger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gruenberger. For the veterans among your Gruenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gruenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gruenberger in 1966 was 93, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenberger 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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