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Grundmeyer Family History

Grundmeyer 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, Brandmeyer, Gronemeyer, Brunmeier, Brinkmeyer, Sandmeyer

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Where is the Grundmeyer family from?

You can see how Grundmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grundmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grundmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Grundmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Grundmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grundmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grundmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grundmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grundmeyer. 60% of Grundmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Grundmeyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grundmeyer were Proprietor and Assembler. .

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Grundmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grundmeyer 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Grundmeyer. 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 143 military records available for the last name Grundmeyer. For the veterans among your Grundmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grundmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grundmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grundmeyer in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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