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Grus Family History

Grus 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: Gruss, Brus, Prus, Rus, Grum, Gaus, Gros, Gras, Gruis, Grue

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Where is the Grus family from?

You can see how Grus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Grus families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grus 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 Grus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grus. 41% of Grus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grus were Carpenter 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
    41%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • House
    14%
  • House Keeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grus 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Grus. 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 730 military records available for the last name Grus. For the veterans among your Grus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grus in 1966 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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