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Grush Family History

Grush Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grosch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grush family from?

You can see how Grush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grush family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grush families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grush's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grush families in 1891.
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What did your Grush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grush. 31% of Grush men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Grush women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grush were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Grush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grush 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Grush. 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 875 military records available for the last name Grush. For the veterans among your Grush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grush lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grush in 1956 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grush

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grush 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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