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Grudis Family History

Grudis 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: Rudis, Gruis, Rudi, Gruss, Rodis, Rubis, Rudin, Gruden, Kruis, Gaudio

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Where is the Grudis family from?

You can see how Grudis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grudis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grudis family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grudis's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Grudis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grudis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Grudis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grudis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Grudis. For the veterans among your Grudis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Grudis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grudis in 1965 was 55, and 92 in 2002.

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