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Grutza Family History

Grutza 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: Ruta, Rutz, Gruszka, Rutka, Gratz, Gritz, Gretz, Grotz, Gruca, Gruba

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Where is the Grutza family from?

You can see how Grutza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grutza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grutza families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grutza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grutza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutza 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 Grutza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grutza. 100% of Grutza men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Grutza women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Grutza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Grutza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutza 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Grutza. 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 116 military records available for the last name Grutza. For the veterans among your Grutza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grutza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grutza in 1953 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grutza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grutza 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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