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Greunke Family History

Greunke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Grönke (see Groenke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greunke family from?

You can see how Greunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greunke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Greunke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greunke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greunke families in 1880.
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What did your Greunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greunke. 34% of Greunke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Greunke women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Laboror
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Greunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Greunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greunke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Greunke. 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 154 military records available for the last name Greunke. For the veterans among your Greunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greunke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greunke in 1958 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greunke 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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