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Grunnet Family History

Grunnet 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, Grumet, Brunet, Brunner, Gruner, Runner, Gunnett, Grunder

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Where is the Grunnet family from?

You can see how Grunnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grunnet families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunnet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grunnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunnet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Grunnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Grunnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunnet 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Grunnet. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grunnet. For the veterans among your Grunnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunnet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grunnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grunnet in 1968 was 65, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunnet 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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