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Grudem Family History

Grudem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gruden, Gruber, Grumet, Gruen, Ruden, Gruben, Bruder, Gruel, Grum

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Where is the Grudem family from?

You can see how Grudem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grudem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grudem families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Grudem's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Grudem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudem 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 Grudem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grudem. 50% of Grudem men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Grudem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Grudem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grudem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grudem. For the veterans among your Grudem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grudem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grudem in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grudem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grudem 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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