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Gruson Family History

Gruson 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: Cruson, Ruston, Gruss, Gruen, Gruben, Greason, Brunson, Bryson

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Where is the Gruson family from?

You can see how Gruson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gruson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gruson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Gruson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Gruson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruson 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Gruson. 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 381 military records available for the last name Gruson. For the veterans among your Gruson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruson lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Gruson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gruson in 1995 was 84, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruson 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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