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Grundhoefer Family History

Grundhoefer 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: Grundmeier, Arndorfer, Ringhofer, Umhoefer, Grunder, Grinder, Grueter

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Where is the Grundhoefer family from?

You can see how Grundhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grundhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Grundhoefer families living in Ohio. This was about 81% of all the recorded Grundhoefer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grundhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grundhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grundhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grundhoefer. 100% of Grundhoefer 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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What Grundhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Grundhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundhoefer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grundhoefer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Grundhoefer. For the veterans among your Grundhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundhoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grundhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grundhoefer in 1964 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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