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Gruenkemeyer Family History

Gruenkemeyer 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: Luetkemeyer, Reinkemeyer, Gronemeyer, Greenamyer, Krietemeyer

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Where is the Gruenkemeyer family from?

You can see how Gruenkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenkemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenkemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gruenkemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenkemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gruenkemeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gruenkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenkemeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gruenkemeyer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gruenkemeyer. For the veterans among your Gruenkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gruenkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gruenkemeyer in 1972 was 77, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenkemeyer 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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