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Gruskos Family History

Gruskos 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: Gruss, Gruskin, Gresko, Roskos, Grass, Ruston, Gross, Russ, Gresens

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Where is the Gruskos family from?

You can see how Gruskos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruskos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruskos family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gruskos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gruskos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruskos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruskos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gruskos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruskos 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 Gruskos. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gruskos. For the veterans among your Gruskos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruskos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gruskos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gruskos in 1972 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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