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Gruhler Family History

Gruhler 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, Rumler, Grueter, Grueser, Stuhler, Spuhler, Gruner, Gubler

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Where is the Gruhler family from?

You can see how Gruhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruhler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruhler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Gruhler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gruhler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gruhler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruhler 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 Gruhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruhler. 38% of Gruhler men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gruhler women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gruhler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruhler 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Gruhler. 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 273 military records available for the last name Gruhler. For the veterans among your Gruhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruhler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gruhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gruhler in 1962 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruhler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruhler 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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