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Grunsten Family History

Grunsten 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: Rusten, Grunden, Grunst, Dunstan, Ruston, Bruster, Rutten, Gruen

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Where is the Grunsten family from?

You can see how Grunsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grunsten family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grunsten's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grunsten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunsten 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 151 census records available for the last name Grunsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunsten 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Grunsten. 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 Grunsten. For the veterans among your Grunsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunsten lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Grunsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grunsten in 1985 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunsten 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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