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Gryner Family History

Gryner 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: Graner, Gryder, Ryner, Gruner, Griner, Groner, Bryner, Garner, Kroner

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Where is the Gryner family from?

You can see how Gryner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gryner families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gryner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gryner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryner 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 Gryner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gryner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gryner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryner 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gryner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gryner. For the veterans among your Gryner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gryner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gryner in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gryner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryner 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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