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Gruenke Name Meaning

German (Grünke): variant of Grönke (see Groenke ).

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


Similar surnames: Grenke, Grunke, Brenke, Groenke, Gruhlke, Groene, Greunke, Gurske

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Where is the Gruenke family from?

You can see how Gruenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruenke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gruenke family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruenke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gruenke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gruenke. 100% of Gruenke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruenke 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gruenke. 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 211 military records available for the last name Gruenke. For the veterans among your Gruenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruenke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gruenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruenke in 1955 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

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