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Gruenwald Family History

Gruenwald Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Grünwald): see Grunwald.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gruenwald family from?

You can see how Gruenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gruenwald family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenwald's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gruenwald families in 1911.
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What did your Gruenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gruenwald. 100% of Gruenwald men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gruenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenwald 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gruenwald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Gruenwald. For the veterans among your Gruenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenwald lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gruenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gruenwald in 1954 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruenwald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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