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Grunst Family History

Grunst Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Grunst family from?

You can see how Grunst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grunst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grunst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Grunst families living in Illinois. This was about 72% of all the recorded Grunst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grunst families in 1880.
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What did your Grunst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grunst. 30% of Grunst men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Grunst women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grunst were Fireman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Grunst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grunst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grunst 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Grunst. 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 245 military records available for the last name Grunst. For the veterans among your Grunst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grunst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grunst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grunst in 1962 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grunst 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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