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Gruza Family History

Gruza 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: Gruca, Gruba, Guza, Hruza, Reza, Rua, Gruss, Buza, Gruen, Roza

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Where is the Gruza family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruza. 100% of Gruza men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gruza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gruza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruza 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gruza. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gruza. For the veterans among your Gruza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruza lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gruza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gruza in 1959 was 40, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruza 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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