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Gruenwaldt Family History

Gruenwaldt 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: Gruenwald, Greenwaldt, Grunwald, Gruenewald, Greenwalt, Greenwald

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Where is the Gruenwaldt family from?

You can see how Gruenwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gruenwaldt families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gruenwaldt's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Gruenwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenwaldt 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 Gruenwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruenwaldt. 100% of Gruenwaldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gruenwaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gruenwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenwaldt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gruenwaldt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gruenwaldt. For the veterans among your Gruenwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenwaldt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Gruenwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gruenwaldt in 1976 was 85, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruenwaldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenwaldt 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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