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Grusky Family History

Grusky 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: Gusky, Brusky, Gruss, Gruszka, Grodsky, Trosky, Grulke, Rusk, Hruska

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Where is the Grusky family from?

You can see how Grusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grusky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Grusky families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grusky's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Grusky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grusky 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 Grusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grusky. 28% of Grusky men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Grusky women worked as a Finisher.

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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
    28%
  • Peddler
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Grusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Grusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusky 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Grusky. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grusky. For the veterans among your Grusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Grusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grusky in 1959 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grusky 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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