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Gruwell Family History

Gruwell Surname Meaning

German (Grüwell): very rare variant of Greuel.

Compare Grewell.

Possibly an altered form of English Grewell.

Possibly an altered form of French Gruel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gruwell family from?

You can see how Gruwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gruwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gruwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gruwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruwell 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 Gruwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gruwell. 100% of Gruwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gruwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruwell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gruwell. 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 619 military records available for the last name Gruwell. For the veterans among your Gruwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gruwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gruwell in 1957 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruwell 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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