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Grueby Family History

Grueby 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: Gruen, Gunby, Gruel, Grieb, Truby, Grube, Grubbe, Brumby, Gruba

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Where is the Grueby family from?

You can see how Grueby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grueby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grueby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grueby family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Grueby's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Grueby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grueby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Grueby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grueby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grueby. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grueby. For the veterans among your Grueby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grueby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Grueby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grueby in 1967 was 92, and 67 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grueby 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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