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Gruenstein Family History

Gruenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Grünstein): see Grunstein.

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


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Where is the Gruenstein family from?

You can see how Gruenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gruenstein families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gruenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gruenstein families in 1920.
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What did your Gruenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruenstein. 100% of Gruenstein women worked as a Secretary.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Gruenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenstein 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Gruenstein. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gruenstein. For the veterans among your Gruenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gruenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gruenstein in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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