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Grumke Family History

Grumke 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: Grulke, Grunke, Gramke, Grime, Humke, Grumet, Grum, Brunke, Remke

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Where is the Grumke family from?

You can see how Grumke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grumke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grumke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grumke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grumke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grumke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grumke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grumke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grumke. 58% of Grumke 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
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What Grumke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Grumke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grumke 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Grumke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Grumke. For the veterans among your Grumke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grumke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grumke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grumke in 1966 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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