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Grufman Family History

Grufman 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: Grubman, Gruman, Trueman, Rudman, Brugman, Truman, Gutman, Gusman

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Where is the Grufman family from?

You can see how Grufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grufman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grufman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grufman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grufman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grufman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grufman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grufman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Grufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grufman 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Grufman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grufman. For the veterans among your Grufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grufman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Grufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grufman in 1948 was 51, and 76 in 2002.

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