Gruper Family History

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Gruper 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: Gruber, Gruner, Graper, Grupe, Gruver, Grumet, Gruen, Graber, Kuper

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Gruper Family Origin

Where is the Gruper family from?

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You can see how Gruper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruper families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gruper families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gruper's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gruper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gruper Family Occupations

What did your Gruper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and County Treasurer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Gruper. 14% of Gruper men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gruper women worked as a County Treasurer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gruper were Butcher and Saleslady

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bactor
    5%
  • Butcher
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • County Treasurer
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Gruper Historical Records

What Gruper family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 300 census records available for the last name Gruper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Gruper. 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 Card

There are 35 military records available for the last name Gruper. For the veterans among your Gruper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gruper Life Expectancy

What is the average Gruper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gruper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gruper in 1967 was 62, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gruper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruper 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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