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Gruzalski Family History

Gruzalski 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: Grudzinski, Rogalski, Rozanski, Goralski, Domzalski, Guzowski

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Where is the Gruzalski family from?

You can see how Gruzalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruzalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gruzalski families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gruzalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gruzalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruzalski 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 Gruzalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruzalski. 100% of Gruzalski women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Gruzalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gruzalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruzalski 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gruzalski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gruzalski. For the veterans among your Gruzalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruzalski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gruzalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gruzalski in 1967 was 71, and 21 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruzalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruzalski 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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