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Grunenberg Family History

Grunenberg 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: Gruenberg, Kronenberg, Rutenberg, Grunberg, Greenberg, Grueneberg

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Where is the Grunenberg family from?

You can see how Grunenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grunenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grunenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grunenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Grunenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunenberg 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Grunenberg. 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 208 military records available for the last name Grunenberg. For the veterans among your Grunenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grunenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grunenberg in 1966 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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