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Grusnis Family History

Grusnis 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, Gruis, Grannis, Gruskin, Grass, Gross, Russ, Gruen, Gresens

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Grusnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grusnis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grusnis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grusnis. For the veterans among your Grusnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grusnis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grusnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grusnis in 1972 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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