This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grussing family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grussing Family History

Grussing Surname Meaning

German (Grüssing): patronymic from Grüss (see Gruss ).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grussing family from?

You can see how Grussing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grussing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grussing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Grussing families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grussing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grussing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grussing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grussing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grussing. 49% of Grussing men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grussing women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grussing were Laborer and House Work.

View Census Data for Grussing | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Grussing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grussing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grussing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Grussing

Passenger Lists

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Grussing. 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.

View all Grussing immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Grussing. For the veterans among your Grussing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grussing military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grussing family history

Discover More

What is the average Grussing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grussing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grussing in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grussing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grussing 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grussing family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial