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Grusemeyer Family History

Grusemeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer, Gronemeyer, Glassmeyer, Klusmeyer, Grassmyer

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Where is the Grusemeyer family from?

You can see how Grusemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grusemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grusemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grusemeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Grusemeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grusemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grusemeyer 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 54 census records available for the last name Grusemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusemeyer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grusemeyer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grusemeyer. For the veterans among your Grusemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusemeyer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Grusemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grusemeyer in 1984 was 90, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grusemeyer 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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