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Gruenther Family History

Gruenther 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: Guenther, Grueter, Genther, Guenthner, Grether, Gruener, Guinther

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Where is the Gruenther family from?

You can see how Gruenther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gruenther families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gruenther's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gruenther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenther 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 47 census records available for the last name Gruenther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenther 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gruenther. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gruenther. For the veterans among your Gruenther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenther lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gruenther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gruenther in 1972 was 21, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenther 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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