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Gruenholz Family History

Gruenholz 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: Greenhill, Rebholz, Greenhow, Kienholz, Krumholz, Reinholz, Trenholm

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Where is the Gruenholz family from?

You can see how Gruenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gruenholz families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gruenholz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gruenholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenholz 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 140 census records available for the last name Gruenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenholz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gruenholz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gruenholz. For the veterans among your Gruenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenholz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gruenholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gruenholz in 1960 was 56, and 42 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenholz 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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