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Grusden Family History

Grusden 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, Grunden, Gulden, Gruen, Ruden, Gruben, Growden, Rusten

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Where is the Grusden family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grusden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grusden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grusden. 100% of Grusden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Grusden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grusden. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grusden. For the veterans among your Grusden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Grusden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grusden in 1973 was 84, and 66 in 1999.

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