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Grushkin Family History

Grushkin 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: Gruskin, Ruskin, Rushin, Gruszka, Raskin, Mishkin, Rushton, Rusin

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Where is the Grushkin family from?

You can see how Grushkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grushkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grushkin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grushkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grushkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grushkin 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 Grushkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grushkin. 34% of Grushkin men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Grushkin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grushkin were Presser and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Grushkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Grushkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grushkin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Grushkin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Grushkin. For the veterans among your Grushkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grushkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grushkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grushkin in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grushkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grushkin 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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