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Gruter Family History

Gruter 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, Grueter, Gruner, Grater, Gruver, Ruter, Pruter, Bruster

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Where is the Gruter family from?

You can see how Gruter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gruter families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gruter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gruter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruter. 36% of Gruter men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Upholsterer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Gruter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruter 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Gruter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gruter. For the veterans among your Gruter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gruter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gruter in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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