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Grue Family History

Grue Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name either from gruve ‘mine’ (the copper mines at Røros) or Old Norse grǫf ‘depression hollow’. German (North Rhine-Westphalia; Grüe): unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany. French (southwestern; Grué): regional variant of Gruyer an occupational name for a forest ranger Old French gruier. French: nickname for a tall thin man from grue ‘crane’.

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


Similar surnames: Brue, Prue, Gruel, Gue, Gruen, Rue, Mruk, Brun, Cruze, Krum

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Where is the Grue family from?

You can see how Grue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grue family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grue's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Grue families in 1840.
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What did your Grue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grue. 27% of Grue men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Grue women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grue were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grue 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Grue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 507 military records available for the last name Grue. For the veterans among your Grue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grue lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grue in 1960 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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