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Gruenenfelde Family History

Gruenenfelde 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: Greenfeld, Greenfield, Grunfeld, Groeneveld, Huenefeld, Bienenfeld

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Where is the Gruenenfelde family from?

You can see how Gruenenfelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenenfelde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gruenenfelde families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gruenenfelde family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenenfelde's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gruenenfelde families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenenfelde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gruenenfelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenenfelde 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 immigration records available for the last name Gruenenfelde. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gruenenfelde. For the veterans among your Gruenenfelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenenfelde lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gruenenfelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gruenenfelde in 1965 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenenfelde 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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