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Grunkemeyer Family History

Grunkemeyer 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: Gronemeyer, Brinkmeyer, Rustemeyer, Grundmeier, Reinkemeyer

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Where is the Grunkemeyer family from?

You can see how Grunkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunkemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunkemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grunkemeyer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunkemeyer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grunkemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunkemeyer 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 Grunkemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grunkemeyer. 29% of Grunkemeyer men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Grunkemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Grunkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunkemeyer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Grunkemeyer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Grunkemeyer. For the veterans among your Grunkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grunkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grunkemeyer in 1961 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunkemeyer 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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