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Gryning Family History

Gryning 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: Graning, Arning, Kraning, Froning, Groening, Brining, Gunning

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Where is the Gryning family from?

You can see how Gryning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gryning families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryning's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gryning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gryning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gryning. 100% of Gryning men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gryning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryning 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gryning. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gryning. For the veterans among your Gryning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryning lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Gryning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gryning in 1990 was 78, and 78 in 1996.

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