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Grunder Name Meaning

Swiss German (also Gründer): variant of the topographic name Grund the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


Similar surnames: Gruner, Gruber, Graner, Grunden, Gander, Runser, Brunger, Grindel

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Where is the Grunder family from?

You can see how Grunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Grunder families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grunder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grunder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grunder. 100% of Grunder men worked as a Student. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunder 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Grunder. 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 Grunder. For the veterans among your Grunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grunder in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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