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Grunzel Family History

Grunzel 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: Arundel, Punzel, Gruel, Grunfeld, Gruner, Gundel, Grunder, Kruzel

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Where is the Grunzel family from?

You can see how Grunzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunzel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grunzel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grunzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Grunzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunzel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grunzel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Grunzel. For the veterans among your Grunzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Grunzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grunzel in 1964 was 85, and 77 in 1999.

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