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Grunke Family History

Grunke Surname Meaning

German (Grünke): standardized form of Low German Groenke or Greunke.

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


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Where is the Grunke family from?

You can see how Grunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Grunke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grunke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grunke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grunke 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 Grunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunke. 33% of Grunke men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Grunke women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunke were Watchman and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Grunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunke 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Grunke. 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 264 military records available for the last name Grunke. For the veterans among your Grunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grunke in 1962 was 44, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunke 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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