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Grumman Family History

Grumman 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: Grubman, Gruman, Trueman, Rudman, Brugman, Truman, Gutman, Gusman

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Where is the Grumman family from?

You can see how Grumman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grumman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Grumman families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grumman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grumman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grumman. 100% of Grumman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grumman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumman 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Grumman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grumman. For the veterans among your Grumman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grumman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grumman in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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