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Gruhner Family History

Gruhner Name 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: Gruner, Gruener, Gruber, Gunner, Grabner, Grueter, Rohner, Grueser

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Where is the Gruhner family from?

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

What did your Gruhner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gruhner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gruhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruhner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gruhner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gruhner. For the veterans among your Gruhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruhner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gruhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gruhner in 1969 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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