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Grunlee Family History

Grunlee 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, Gruner, Greenlee, Grunder, Grunke, Gransee, Gravlee, Grunden

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Where is the Grunlee family from?

You can see how Grunlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunlee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grunlee family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grunlee's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Grunlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunlee. 40% of Grunlee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grunlee women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Grunlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunlee 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grunlee. 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 29 military records available for the last name Grunlee. For the veterans among your Grunlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunlee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Grunlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grunlee in 1966 was 76, and 69 in 1997.

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