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Gruver Family History

Gruver Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gruber reflecting the Pennsylvania German pronunciation.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grover, Cruver, Bruer, Gaver, Gruber, Pruner, Gruner, Grever, Guier

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Where is the Gruver family from?

You can see how Gruver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Gruver families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gruver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gruver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gruver. 100% of Gruver men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gruver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Gruver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruver 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Gruver. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gruver. For the veterans among your Gruver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruver lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gruver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gruver in 1945 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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