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Gruden Family History

Gruden Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from gruden ‘December’ most likely bestowed on someone born in December or having been baptized then.

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


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Where is the Gruden family from?

You can see how Gruden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gruden families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gruden's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gruden families in 1891.
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What did your Gruden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruden. 56% of Gruden men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gruden women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruden were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Trimmer
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Assembly
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruden 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Gruden. 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 470 military records available for the last name Gruden. For the veterans among your Gruden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gruden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gruden in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruden 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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