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Grundahl Family History

Grundahl 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: Grondahl, Grendahl, Rendahl, Sundahl, Rindahl, Mundahl, Lundahl

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Where is the Grundahl family from?

You can see how Grundahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grundahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grundahl families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grundahl's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Grundahl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grundahl 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 Grundahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grundahl. 47% of Grundahl 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    20%

What Grundahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Grundahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundahl 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Grundahl. 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 71 military records available for the last name Grundahl. For the veterans among your Grundahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Grundahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grundahl in 1953 was 39, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grundahl 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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