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Gruchalla Family History

Gruchalla 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: Gralla, Puhalla, Halla, Galla, Southall, Calla, Marschall, Prochazka

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Where is the Gruchalla family from?

You can see how Gruchalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruchalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruchalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gruchalla family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruchalla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gruchalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruchalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruchalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gruchalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruchalla 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gruchalla. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gruchalla. For the veterans among your Gruchalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruchalla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gruchalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruchalla in 1963 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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