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Gruenig Family History

Gruenig 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: Gruen, Guenin, Groening, Greening, Bruening, Gruener, Greig, Greenia

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Where is the Gruenig family from?

You can see how Gruenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gruenig family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenig's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Gruenig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenig 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 Gruenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruenig. 67% of Gruenig 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
    67%
  • Watch Maker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Gruenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenig 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gruenig. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gruenig. For the veterans among your Gruenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Gruenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gruenig in 1952 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruenig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenig 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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