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Grudy Family History

Grudy 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: Grody, Grady, Rudy, Grundy, Goudy, Gray, Goody, Gandy, Drury, Rudi

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Where is the Grudy family from?

You can see how Grudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Grudy families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grudy's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grudy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudy 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 Grudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grudy. 50% of Grudy women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Grudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Grudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudy 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Grudy. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grudy. For the veterans among your Grudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Grudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grudy in 1964 was 31, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grudy 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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