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Grunberger Family History

Grunberger 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: Greenberger, Grauberger, Grunberg, Rumberger, Kronberger, Baumberger

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Where is the Grunberger family from?

You can see how Grunberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grunberger family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grunberger's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grunberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Domestic Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grunberger. 100% of Grunberger men worked as a Company Director and 50% of Grunberger women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Company Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Grunberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Grunberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grunberger. 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 738 military records available for the last name Grunberger. For the veterans among your Grunberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grunberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grunberger in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunberger 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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