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Grundler Family History

Grundler 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: Grunder, Grindle, Trundle, Grinder, Rindler, Grindley, Gruner

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Where is the Grundler family from?

You can see how Grundler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grundler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grundler families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grundler's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Grundler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grundler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grundler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grundler. 42% of Grundler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grundler women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Maintenance Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grundler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundler 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Grundler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grundler. For the veterans among your Grundler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grundler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grundler in 1947 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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