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Gruwell Name Meaning

German (Grüwell): very rare variant of Greuel . Compare Grewell Possibly an altered form of English Grewell Possibly an altered form of French Gruel .

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


Similar surnames: Rosell, Grewell, Gruel, Laswell, Rodell, Rudell, Gowell, Grell

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Where is the Gruwell family from?

You can see how Gruwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gruwell families living in Delaware. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gruwell's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Gruwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruwell. 20% of Gruwell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gruwell women worked as a Farm Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruwell were Rancher and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Rancher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gruwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruwell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gruwell. 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 619 military records available for the last name Gruwell. For the veterans among your Gruwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gruwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gruwell in 1957 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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