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Gruke Family History

Gruke 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: Grulke, Grube, Grupe, Grunke, Grue, Gruse, Duke, Drake, Grime, Brake

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Where is the Gruke family from?

You can see how Gruke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gruke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gruke family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gruke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gruke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gruke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gruke. For the veterans among your Gruke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruke lifespan?

Average Gruke life expectancy in 1998 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruke 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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