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Gruesner Family History

Gruesner 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: Grueser, Gruener, Grueter, Greener, Greiner, Gruner, Grieser, Resner

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Where is the Gruesner family from?

You can see how Gruesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruesner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruesner family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruesner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gruesner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruesner 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 15 census records available for the last name Gruesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruesner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gruesner. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gruesner. For the veterans among your Gruesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruesner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gruesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gruesner in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruesner 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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