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Gruger Family History

Gruger 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: Gruber, Gruner, Gauger, Greger, Gruver, Kruger, Cruger, Gouger, Ruger

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Where is the Gruger family from?

You can see how Gruger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gruger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 5 Gruger families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruger's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gruger families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruger 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 Gruger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruger. 28% of Gruger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gruger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruger were Elevator Operator and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Gruger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruger 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Gruger. 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 264 military records available for the last name Gruger. For the veterans among your Gruger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gruger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gruger in 1964 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruger 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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