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Grumken Family History

Grumken Name 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: Grumet, Gruen, Gruben, Grulke, Gruden, Frumkin, Brunken, Grunke

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Where is the Grumken family from?

You can see how Grumken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grumken families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grumken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grumken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumken ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grumken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Grumken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Grumken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grumken. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grumken. For the veterans among your Grumken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumken lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Grumken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grumken in 1979 was 87, and 59 in 2002.

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