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Grudens Family History

Grudens 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: Gruden, Gruen, Gresens, Ruden, Gruben, Ludens, Rubens, Groden, Graden

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grudens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Grudens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grudens. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Grudens. For the veterans among your Grudens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Grudens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grudens in 1990 was 81, and 88 in 1997.

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