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Grul Family History

Grul Surname 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: Gruel, Grum, Gaul, Krul, Grue, Grun, Graul, Gill, Gall, Paul

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Where is the Grul family from?

You can see how Grul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grul families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grul's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grul 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 Grul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grul. 100% of Grul men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Grul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grul 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Grul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Grul. For the veterans among your Grul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grul in 1966 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grul ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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