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Gruskay Family History

Gruskay 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: Gruszka, Hruska, Gusky, Gruskin, Brusky, Gray, Rusak, Kraska, Gruss

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruskay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gruskay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gruskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruskay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gruskay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gruskay. For the veterans among your Gruskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruskay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Gruskay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gruskay in 1978 was 68, and 95 in 1998.

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