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Gruehs Family History

Gruehs 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: Gruss, Gruen, Gruel, Ruhs, Gress, Bruehl, Frueh, Guess, Gries, Gruis

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Where is the Gruehs family from?

You can see how Gruehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruehs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gruehs families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gruehs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gruehs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruehs 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 16 census records available for the last name Gruehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruehs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gruehs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gruehs. For the veterans among your Gruehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruehs lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Gruehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gruehs in 1972 was 70, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruehs 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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