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Gruskoff Family History

Gruskoff 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: Groskopf, Rosoff, Kristoff, Granoff, Skoff, Krauskopf, Grosskopf

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Where is the Gruskoff family from?

You can see how Gruskoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruskoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruskoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruskoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gruskoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruskoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruskoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gruskoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruskoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gruskoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gruskoff. For the veterans among your Gruskoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruskoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Gruskoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gruskoff in 1974 was 68, and 71 in 1996.

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