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Grunther Family History

Grunther 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: Gunther, Grueter, Ruther, Grinter, Gunter, Gruner, Genther, Grunder

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Where is the Grunther family from?

You can see how Grunther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grunther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Grunther families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunther's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grunther families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunther 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 Grunther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grunther. 43% of Grunther men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Grunther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Grunther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunther 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Grunther. 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 65 military records available for the last name Grunther. For the veterans among your Grunther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunther lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Grunther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grunther in 1968 was 43, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunther 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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