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Gruton Family History

Gruton 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: Bruton, Groton, Orton, Ruston, Luton, Gayton, Bouton, Gruen, Ireton

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Where is the Gruton family from?

You can see how Gruton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Gruton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gruton family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruton's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Gruton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gruton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gruton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gruton. For the veterans among your Gruton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruton

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