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Gruley Family History

Gruley 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: Bruley, Ruley, Graley, Druley, Gauley, Gulley, Galley, Gurley, Gruber

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Where is the Gruley family from?

You can see how Gruley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gruley families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gruley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruley 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 Gruley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruley. 23% of Gruley men worked as a Clerk and 40% of Gruley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruley were Attendant and Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    30%

What Gruley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Gruley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruley 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gruley. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gruley. For the veterans among your Gruley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gruley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gruley in 1962 was 73, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruley 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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