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Grupke Family History

Grupke 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: Grulke, Grupe, Krupke, Grunke, Krupka, Groppe, Brunke, Grube, Grubbe

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Where is the Grupke family from?

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

What did your Grupke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Grupke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grupke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grupke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grupke. For the veterans among your Grupke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grupke lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Grupke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grupke in 1984 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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