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Grunden Name Meaning

German:: possibly a variant of Grund . habitational name from Grunden (East Prussia).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grunder, Grundman, Grandin, Grunke, Lunden, Runde, Gunder, Grindel

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Where is the Grunden family from?

You can see how Grunden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Grunden families living in Middlesex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Grunden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Grunden families in 1891.
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What did your Grunden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grunden. 100% of Grunden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grunden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunden 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Grunden. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Grunden. For the veterans among your Grunden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grunden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grunden in 1957 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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