Origins of the Gruer surname
About the Gruers
We have a total of 558 records for people with the last name Gruer.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Gruers.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Gruer family's history
Interesting facts about Gruer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gruers most likely to marry?
Mc Gruers
What are the most common Gruer first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Gruers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gruers in 1921
Housekeeper
5
Laundress
4
Domestic Serv
3
Drapers Assistant
3
Farmer
3
Commmon male occupations for Gruers in 1921
Farmer
5
Shepherd
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Able Seaman
2
Boat Builder
2
