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Grunow Family History

Grunow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places (mainly in Brandenburg) called Grunow or Grunau.

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


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Where is the Grunow family from?

You can see how Grunow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grunow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Grunow families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grunow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grunow families in 1880.
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What did your Grunow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunow. 18% of Grunow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grunow women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Grunow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grunow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunow 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Grunow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grunow. For the veterans among your Grunow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grunow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grunow in 1962 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunow 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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