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Gruhlke Family History

Gruhlke Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Grulke.

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


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Where is the Gruhlke family from?

You can see how Gruhlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruhlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruhlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gruhlke families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gruhlke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gruhlke families in 1880.
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What did your Gruhlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruhlke. 33% of Gruhlke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gruhlke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruhlke were Helper and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Gruhlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruhlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruhlke 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gruhlke. 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 268 military records available for the last name Gruhlke. For the veterans among your Gruhlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruhlke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gruhlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gruhlke in 1945 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruhlke 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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