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Gronauer Family History

Gronauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of eleven places called Gronau (see Gronau). Compare Cronauer.

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


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Where is the Gronauer family from?

You can see how Gronauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gronauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gronauer families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gronauer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gronauer families in 1880.
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What did your Gronauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gronauer. 34% of Gronauer men worked as a Cleaner.

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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

  • Cleaner
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Gronauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Gronauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronauer 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gronauer. 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 380 military records available for the last name Gronauer. For the veterans among your Gronauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronauer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gronauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gronauer in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gronauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronauer 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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