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Grunfelder Family History

Grunfelder 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: Grunfeld, Grunder, Gelder, Grinder, Grueter, Grueser, Frownfelter

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Where is the Grunfelder family from?

You can see how Grunfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunfelder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grunfelder family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunfelder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grunfelder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunfelder 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 Grunfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Grunfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Grunfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunfelder 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Grunfelder. 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 188 military records available for the last name Grunfelder. For the veterans among your Grunfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunfelder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Grunfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grunfelder in 1970 was 68, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunfelder 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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