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Grunstad Family History

Grunstad 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: Hunstad, Gaustad, Brustad, Rustad, Grinstead, Bronstad, Grimstad

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Where is the Grunstad family from?

You can see how Grunstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grunstad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grunstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grunstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Grunstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunstad 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Grunstad. 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 70 military records available for the last name Grunstad. For the veterans among your Grunstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grunstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grunstad in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2002.

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