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Grushey Family History

Grushey 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: Bushey, Grasley, Rusher, Groshek, Russey, Grush, Gruse, Fruchey

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Where is the Grushey family from?

You can see how Grushey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grushey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grushey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grushey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Grushey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grushey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grushey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grushey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Grushey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grushey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grushey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grushey. For the veterans among your Grushey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grushey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Grushey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grushey in 1981 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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