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Gruchala Family History

Gruchala Name 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: Grunwald, Ruszala, Machala, Gruca, Truchan, Grala, Prchal, Gubala

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Where is the Gruchala family from?

You can see how Gruchala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruchala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gruchala families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gruchala's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gruchala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruchala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruchala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruchala. 100% of Gruchala men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Gruchala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruchala 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gruchala. 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 106 military records available for the last name Gruchala. For the veterans among your Gruchala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruchala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gruchala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gruchala in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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