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Grunstein Family History

Grunstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Grünstein): artificial name from German grün ‘green’ (Yiddish grin) + Stein ‘stone’.

Compare Greenstein, Greenstone, and Gruenstein.

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


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Where is the Grunstein family from?

You can see how Grunstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grunstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Grunstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grunstein families in 1891.
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What did your Grunstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunstein. 70% of Grunstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Grunstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunstein were Tailor and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    70%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Grunstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grunstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grunstein. 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 309 military records available for the last name Grunstein. For the veterans among your Grunstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grunstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grunstein in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunstein 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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