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Grunner Family History

Grunner 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: Gunner, Brunner, Gruner, Runner, Grunder, Gruener, Gruber, Brenner

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Where is the Grunner family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunner. 29% of Grunner men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Grunner women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunner were New Worker and Laborer.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Grunner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Grunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunner 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Grunner. 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 346 military records available for the last name Grunner. For the veterans among your Grunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Grunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grunner in 1973 was 47, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunner 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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