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Gruniger Family History

Gruniger 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: Granger, Brunger, Groninger, Granier, Greninger, Gruner, Rudiger

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Where is the Gruniger family from?

You can see how Gruniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gruniger family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruniger's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gruniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gruniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruniger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gruniger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gruniger. For the veterans among your Gruniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruniger lifespan?

Average Gruniger life expectancy in 1967 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruniger 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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