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Grunert Family History

Grunert Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Gruner. (Grünert): variant of Grüner (see Gruener).

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


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Where is the Grunert family from?

You can see how Grunert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grunert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grunert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grunert families in 1891.
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What did your Grunert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunert. 15% of Grunert men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Grunert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunert were Clerk and Houseworker.

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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
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • File Clerk
    15%
  • Houseworker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grunert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grunert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Grunert. For the veterans among your Grunert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grunert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grunert in 1955 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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