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Grusman Family History

Grusman 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: Gusman, Grubman, Grosman, Gausman, Gruman, Trueman, Rosman, Rudman

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Where is the Grusman family from?

You can see how Grusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grusman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grusman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grusman family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grusman's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Grusman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grusman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grusman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Grusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Grusman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grusman. For the veterans among your Grusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Grusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grusman in 1964 was 49, and 82 in 2000.

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