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Grutka Family History

Grutka 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: Rutka, Ruta, Krupka, Gruszka, Grulke, Hruska, Gruca, Gruba, Grifka

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Where is the Grutka family from?

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

What did your Grutka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Grutka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutka 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grutka. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grutka. For the veterans among your Grutka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Grutka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grutka in 1975 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

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