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Gruszynski Family History

Gruszynski 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: Kruszynski, Gruszczynski, Grudzinski, Muszynski, Tuszynski, Duszynski

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Where is the Gruszynski family from?

You can see how Gruszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruszynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruszynski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gruszynski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gruszynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruszynski 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 Gruszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruszynski. 56% of Gruszynski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Gruszynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gruszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruszynski 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gruszynski. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gruszynski. For the veterans among your Gruszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruszynski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gruszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gruszynski in 1964 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruszynski 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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