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Grusendorf Family History

Grusendorf 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: Neuendorf, Orendorf, Tessendorf, Diefendorf, Grosvenor, Arensdorf

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Where is the Grusendorf family from?

You can see how Grusendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grusendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grusendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Grusendorf families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Grusendorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grusendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grusendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grusendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grusendorf. 67% of Grusendorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grusendorf women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Owner Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Grusendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Grusendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusendorf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Grusendorf. 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 65 military records available for the last name Grusendorf. For the veterans among your Grusendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusendorf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grusendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grusendorf in 1961 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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