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Graunke Family History

Graunke Surname Meaning

North German: probably a variant of Grönke (see Groenke) and Greunke.

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


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Where is the Graunke family from?

You can see how Graunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graunke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Graunke families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Graunke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Graunke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graunke 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 Graunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graunke. 40% of Graunke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Graunke women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Graunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graunke 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Graunke. 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 240 military records available for the last name Graunke. For the veterans among your Graunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graunke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Graunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Graunke in 1954 was 51, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graunke 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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