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Grundesen Family History

Grundesen 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: Gundersen, Grunden, Grandison, Granese, Grueser, Grudzien, Gruden

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Where is the Grundesen family from?

You can see how Grundesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundesen family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Grundesen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grundesen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grundesen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Grundesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundesen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Grundesen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grundesen. For the veterans among your Grundesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundesen lifespan?

Average Grundesen life expectancy in 1993 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grundesen 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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