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Grudin Family History

Grudin 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: Rudin, Gruden, Gaudin, Gradin, Grodin, Rubin, Rudi, Budin, Gruen

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Where is the Grudin family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grudin. 50% of Grudin men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Grudin women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grudin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Grudin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudin 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Grudin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Grudin. For the veterans among your Grudin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Grudin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grudin in 1949 was 29, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grudin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grudin 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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