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Grunwalt Family History

Grunwalt 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: Grunwald, Gruenwald, Greenwalt, Grunewald, Granat, Grunfeld, Gruwell

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Where is the Grunwalt family from?

You can see how Grunwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunwalt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grunwalt families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunwalt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Grunwalt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunwalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunwalt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grunwalt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Grunwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunwalt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grunwalt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grunwalt. For the veterans among your Grunwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunwalt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1980, in the United States, Grunwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grunwalt in 1952 was 43, and 28 in 1980.

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