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Gruneisen Family History

Gruneisen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Greisen, Grandison, Granese, Grueser, Ringeisen, Grudzien, Arnesen

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Where is the Gruneisen family from?

You can see how Gruneisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruneisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruneisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gruneisen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruneisen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gruneisen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruneisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gruneisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gruneisen. 100% of Gruneisen 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
    100%

What Gruneisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Gruneisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruneisen 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 Gruneisen. 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 Gruneisen. For the veterans among your Gruneisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruneisen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Gruneisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gruneisen in 1950 was 30, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruneisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruneisen 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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