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Gruse Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Gruss or of Kruse .

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


Similar surnames: Ruse, Kruse, Cruse, Crouse, Grone, Gause, Grupe, Grise, Druse, Grube

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Where is the Gruse family from?

You can see how Gruse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Gruse families living in Worcestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gruse's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gruse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruse. 20% of Gruse men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Gruse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruse were Labor and House Work. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gruse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruse 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Gruse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 539 military records available for the last name Gruse. For the veterans among your Gruse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruse lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gruse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gruse in 1960 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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