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Gruslin Family History

Gruslin 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: Gruskin, Ruskin, Brislin, Rusin, Grullon, Goslin, Breslin, Gustin

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Where is the Gruslin family from?

You can see how Gruslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruslin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gruslin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruslin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gruslin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruslin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gruslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruslin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gruslin. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gruslin. For the veterans among your Gruslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruslin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gruslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gruslin in 1964 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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