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Gruman Family History

Gruman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Graumann.

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


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Where is the Gruman family from?

You can see how Gruman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Gruman families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gruman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gruman families in 1911.
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What did your Gruman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gruman. 100% of Gruman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gruman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruman 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Gruman. 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 281 military records available for the last name Gruman. For the veterans among your Gruman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gruman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gruman in 1956 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruman 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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