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Gruels Family History

Gruels 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: Gruel, Gruss, Gruen, Truell, Guell, Gress, Guess, Gruwell, Geels

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Where is the Gruels family from?

You can see how Gruels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruels family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Gruels families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruels's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gruels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gruels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruels 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 Gruels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gruels. For the veterans among your Gruels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruels lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Gruels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gruels in 1986 was 74, and 44 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruels 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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