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Gruthoff Family History

Gruthoff 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: Puthoff, Uthoff, Neuhoff, Saathoff, Potthoff, Granoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Gruthoff family from?

You can see how Gruthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruthoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gruthoff families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gruthoff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gruthoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruthoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruthoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gruthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruthoff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gruthoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gruthoff. For the veterans among your Gruthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruthoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gruthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gruthoff in 1977 was 76, and 41 in 2003.

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