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Grutton Family History

Grutton 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: Gritton, Gratton, Ruston, Lutton, Rutten, Bratton, Gupton, Mutton

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Where is the Grutton family from?

You can see how Grutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grutton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grutton family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grutton's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Grutton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutton 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 82 census records available for the last name Grutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grutton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grutton. For the veterans among your Grutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grutton 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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