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Gruendler Family History

Gruendler 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: Gendler, Grunder, Gruener, Grindle, Trundle, Tendler, Grinder

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Where is the Gruendler family from?

You can see how Gruendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruendler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gruendler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gruendler family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruendler's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gruendler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruendler 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 Gruendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruendler. 100% of Gruendler men worked as a Foreman and 34% of Gruendler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Gruendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Gruendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruendler 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Gruendler. 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 139 military records available for the last name Gruendler. For the veterans among your Gruendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruendler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gruendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gruendler in 1954 was 47, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruendler 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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