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Grunbaum Family History

Grunbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Grünbaum): artificial name composed of German grün ‘green’ + Baum ‘tree’. German (Grünbaum): from Middle High German grūene ‘green’ + boum ‘tree’ probably a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a tree in leaf.

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


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Where is the Grunbaum family from?

You can see how Grunbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grunbaum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Grunbaum families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Grunbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grunbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Grunbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grunbaum. 43% of Grunbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housemaid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grunbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunbaum 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grunbaum. 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 954 military records available for the last name Grunbaum. For the veterans among your Grunbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunbaum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Grunbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grunbaum in 1954 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

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