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Grundon Family History

Grundon Surname Meaning

variant of Grindon see Grendon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grundon family from?

You can see how Grundon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grundon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Grundon families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grundon's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Grundon families in 1891.
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What did your Grundon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grundon. 34% of Grundon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Grundon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grundon were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grundon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundon 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Grundon. 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 250 military records available for the last name Grundon. For the veterans among your Grundon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grundon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grundon in 1962 was 41, and 94 in 2004.

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