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Graunstadt Family History

Graunstadt 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: Gaustad, Branstad, Granat, Granata, Hunstad, Austad, Ramstad, Granado

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Where is the Graunstadt family from?

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

What did your Graunstadt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Graunstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graunstadt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Graunstadt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Graunstadt. For the veterans among your Graunstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graunstadt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Graunstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Graunstadt in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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