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Grunstead Family History

Grunstead 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: Grinstead, Grimstead, Umstead, Anstead, Winstead, Hunstad, Gaustad

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Where is the Grunstead family from?

You can see how Grunstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Grunstead families living in Virginia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Grunstead's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grunstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Grunstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunstead 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grunstead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grunstead. For the veterans among your Grunstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunstead lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Grunstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grunstead in 1979 was 85, and 62 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grunstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunstead 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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