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Gruskin Family History

Gruskin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Grushki in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Gruskin family from?

You can see how Gruskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gruskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gruskin family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gruskin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gruskin families in 1911.
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What did your Gruskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruskin. 54% of Gruskin men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Gruskin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruskin were Clerk and Helper.

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Lawyer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

What Gruskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruskin 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Gruskin. 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 140 military records available for the last name Gruskin. For the veterans among your Gruskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruskin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gruskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gruskin in 1956 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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