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Greuter Family History

Greuter Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone living or farming on newly cleared land from Middle High German geriute ‘land cleared for cultivation’.

The name is derived from the -er suffix, which denotes an inhabitant.

It reflects the historical practice of naming individuals based on their land and occupation.

Compare Grueter and Kreider for similar etymological roots.

This signifies the agricultural heritage and the connection between people and the land they work on.

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


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Where is the Greuter family from?

You can see how Greuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greuter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Greuter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Greuter families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Greuter's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Greuter families in 1891.
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What did your Greuter ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Greuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greuter 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Greuter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Greuter. For the veterans among your Greuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greuter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Greuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greuter in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greuter 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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