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Grumney Family History

Grumney 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: Rumney, Grumet, Krumrey, Graney, Rumsey, Crumley, Rumley, Grimley

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Where is the Grumney family from?

You can see how Grumney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grumney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grumney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grumney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grumney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grumney. 34% of Grumney men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Furnace Man
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Grumney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Grumney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grumney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grumney. For the veterans among your Grumney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grumney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grumney in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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