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Gruenke Family History

Gruenke Surname Meaning

German (Grünke): variant of Grönke (see Groenke).

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


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Where is the Gruenke family from?

You can see how Gruenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gruenke families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gruenke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gruenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenke 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 Gruenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruenke. 42% of Gruenke men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Gruenke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruenke were Blacksmith and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Blacksmith
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

What Gruenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenke 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gruenke. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gruenke. For the veterans among your Gruenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gruenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruenke in 1955 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenke 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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