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Grueschow Family History

Grueschow 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: Guetschow, Gutschow, Grieshop, Ruesch, Greenhow, Reichow, Bruesch

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Where is the Grueschow family from?

You can see how Grueschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grueschow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grueschow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grueschow family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grueschow's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grueschow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grueschow 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 Grueschow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mover was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grueschow. 100% of Grueschow men worked as a Mover.

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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

  • Mover
    100%

What Grueschow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Grueschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grueschow 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Grueschow. 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 71 military records available for the last name Grueschow. For the veterans among your Grueschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grueschow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Grueschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grueschow in 1958 was 61, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grueschow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grueschow 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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