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Gruno Family History

Gruno 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: Bruno, Grund, Grano, Grunow, Grun, Guo, Gunn, Grant, Gaunt, Brun

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Where is the Gruno family from?

You can see how Gruno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Gruno families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gruno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gruno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gruno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruno. 45% of Gruno men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gruno women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruno were Proprietor and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruno 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Gruno. 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 194 military records available for the last name Gruno. For the veterans among your Gruno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gruno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gruno in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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