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Grussendorf Family History

Grussendorf 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: Tessendorf, Grosvenor, Neuendorf, Ostendorf, Westendorf, Orendorf

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Where is the Grussendorf family from?

You can see how Grussendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grussendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grussendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grussendorf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grussendorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grussendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grussendorf 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 Grussendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grussendorf. 100% of Grussendorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grussendorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Grussendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Grussendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grussendorf 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Grussendorf. 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 398 military records available for the last name Grussendorf. For the veterans among your Grussendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grussendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grussendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grussendorf in 1962 was 80, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grussendorf 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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