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Grussey Family History

Grussey 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: Russey, Hussey, Gressel, Gruss, Bussey, Grasser, Grueser, Tussey

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Where is the Grussey family from?

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

What did your Grussey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grussey. 100% of Grussey women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Grussey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Grussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grussey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grussey. 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 Grussey. For the veterans among your Grussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grussey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Grussey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grussey in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 1987.

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