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Gruttemeyer Family History

Gruttemeyer 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: Rustemeyer, Krietemeyer, Gronemeyer, Gatzemeyer, Luetkemeyer

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Where is the Gruttemeyer family from?

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

What did your Gruttemeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gruttemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruttemeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gruttemeyer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Gruttemeyer. For the veterans among your Gruttemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruttemeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gruttemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gruttemeyer in 1957 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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