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Gruninger Family History

Gruninger Surname 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: Groninger, Greninger, Kroninger, Brininger, Rininger, Grainger

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Where is the Gruninger family from?

You can see how Gruninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gruninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gruninger families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gruninger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gruninger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gruninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruninger. 25% of Gruninger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Gruninger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruninger were Agent and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Agent
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%

What Gruninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruninger 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Gruninger. 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 519 military records available for the last name Gruninger. For the veterans among your Gruninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruninger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gruninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gruninger in 1958 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruninger 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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