This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grunder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grunder Family History

Grunder Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Gründer): variant of the topographic name Grund the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grunder family from?

You can see how Grunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Grunder families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Grunder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grunder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunder. 28% of Grunder men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Grunder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunder were Carpenter and Salesman.

View Census Data for Grunder | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Grunder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Grunder

Passenger Lists

There are 903 immigration records available for the last name Grunder. 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.

View all Grunder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grunder. For the veterans among your Grunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grunder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grunder family history

Discover More

What is the average Grunder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grunder in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grunder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunder 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grunder family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial