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Grumbling Family History

Grumbling Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant or an altered form of Krümling which derives from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Grumbling family from?

You can see how Grumbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumbling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumbling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Grumbling families living in Glamorgan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grumbling's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Grumbling families in 1891.
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What did your Grumbling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grumbling. 53% of Grumbling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grumbling women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grumbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumbling 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Grumbling. 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 325 military records available for the last name Grumbling. For the veterans among your Grumbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumbling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grumbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grumbling in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grumbling 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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