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Grudt Family History

Grudt 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: Brust, Gault, Grant, Gaunt, Rudi, Rust, Gruss, Grad, Grumet, Gruen

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Where is the Grudt family from?

You can see how Grudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grudt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grudt families living in South Dakota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Grudt's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Grudt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudt 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 Grudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grudt. 60% of Grudt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Grudt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Grudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grudt. 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 51 military records available for the last name Grudt. For the veterans among your Grudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grudt in 1965 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grudt 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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