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Grundmeier Family History

Grundmeier Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm lay at the bottom of a valley (see Grund).

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


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Where is the Grundmeier family from?

You can see how Grundmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grundmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grundmeier families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grundmeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grundmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Grundmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grundmeier. 43% of Grundmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grundmeier women worked as a Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Grundmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Grundmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundmeier 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grundmeier. 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 145 military records available for the last name Grundmeier. For the veterans among your Grundmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grundmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grundmeier in 1963 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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