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Gruetzmacher Family History

Gruetzmacher Surname Meaning

German (Grützmacher): occupational name for a producer (miller) of grits or groats.

It originates from a standardized form of Middle Low German.

The term grüt(te)maker specifically refers to someone engaged in this trade.

This name highlights the historical significance of milling in German culture.

It reflects the profession's role in supplying staple food products to the community.

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


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Where is the Gruetzmacher family from?

You can see how Gruetzmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruetzmacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruetzmacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Gruetzmacher families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gruetzmacher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gruetzmacher families in 1880.
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What did your Gruetzmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruetzmacher. 33% of Gruetzmacher men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Gruetzmacher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruetzmacher were Farm Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruetzmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruetzmacher 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gruetzmacher. 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 331 military records available for the last name Gruetzmacher. For the veterans among your Gruetzmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruetzmacher lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gruetzmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruetzmacher in 1947 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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