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Grunfield Family History

Grunfield 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, Granfield, Greenfield, Cranfield, Dunfield, Grandfield

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Where is the Grunfield family from?

You can see how Grunfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grunfield family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grunfield's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grunfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunfield 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 Grunfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grunfield. 100% of Grunfield men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Grunfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

What Grunfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Grunfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunfield 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Grunfield. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grunfield. For the veterans among your Grunfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunfield lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Grunfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grunfield in 1972 was 81, and 73 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunfield 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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