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Gruitt Family History

Gruitt Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Greet (3) or Grout.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gruitt family from?

You can see how Gruitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gruitt families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gruitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gruitt families in 1891.
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What did your Gruitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gruitt. 100% of Gruitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Gruitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruitt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gruitt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gruitt. For the veterans among your Gruitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gruitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gruitt in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruitt 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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