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Grunning Family History

Grunning 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: Gunning, Running, Brunning, Ronning, Dunning, Groening, Bruning

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Where is the Grunning family from?

You can see how Grunning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grunning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Grunning families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunning's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Grunning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunning 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 Grunning ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Grunning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunning 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Grunning. 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 39 military records available for the last name Grunning. For the veterans among your Grunning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grunning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grunning in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunning 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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