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Grueninger Family History

Grueninger 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: Greninger, Groninger, Griesinger, Groezinger, Ruedinger, Reninger

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Where is the Grueninger family from?

You can see how Grueninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grueninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grueninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Grueninger families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Grueninger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grueninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grueninger 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 Grueninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Commercial Artist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grueninger. 17% of Grueninger men worked as a Commercial Artist and 100% of Grueninger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Commercial Artist
    17%
  • Paper Cutter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grueninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Grueninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grueninger 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Grueninger. 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 112 military records available for the last name Grueninger. For the veterans among your Grueninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grueninger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grueninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grueninger in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grueninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grueninger 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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