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Gruvis Family History

Gruvis 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: Gruis, Gruss, Rubis, Travis, Grivas, Kruis, Rudis, Gravois, Graves

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Where is the Gruvis family from?

You can see how Gruvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruvis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gruvis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruvis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gruvis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruvis 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 13 census records available for the last name Gruvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruvis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gruvis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gruvis. For the veterans among your Gruvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruvis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Gruvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gruvis in 1979 was 85, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruvis 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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