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Grugal Family History

Grugal 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: Grugan, Regal, Grogan, Gugel, Dugal, Gruel, Rogal, Gruca, Gruba

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Where is the Grugal family from?

You can see how Grugal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grugal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Grugal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Grugal families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grugal's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Grugal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grugal 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 Grugal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grugal. 60% of Grugal men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Grugal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Grugal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grugal 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 Grugal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grugal. For the veterans among your Grugal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grugal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Grugal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grugal in 1969 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grugal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grugal 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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