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Gruesbeck Family History

Gruesbeck 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: Groesbeck, Grueser, Gruszecki, Griesbach, Brubeck, Raisbeck

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Where is the Gruesbeck family from?

You can see how Gruesbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruesbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruesbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Gruesbeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruesbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gruesbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruesbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruesbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruesbeck. 29% of Gruesbeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gruesbeck women worked as a 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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Gruesbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Gruesbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruesbeck 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gruesbeck. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gruesbeck. For the veterans among your Gruesbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruesbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gruesbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gruesbeck in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2002.

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