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Gritzner Family History

Gritzner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grittner, Gritter, Rittner, Kritzer, Fitzner, Ritzler, Geitner

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Where is the Gritzner family from?

You can see how Gritzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gritzner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gritzner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gritzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gritzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gritzner. 100% of Gritzner women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Gritzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Gritzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzner 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Gritzner. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gritzner. For the veterans among your Gritzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gritzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gritzner in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gritzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritzner 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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