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Grutter Name Meaning

Swiss German (Grütter): variant of Grüter (see Grueter ). North German (Grütter): occupational name for a miller Middle Low German grütter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grueter, Gritter, Rutter, Gutter, Hutter, Bruster, Rutten, Butter

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Where is the Grutter family from?

You can see how Grutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grutter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grutter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grutter families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Grutter's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Grutter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grutter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grutter. 50% of Grutter women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Grutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutter 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Grutter. 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 200 military records available for the last name Grutter. For the veterans among your Grutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Grutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grutter in 1973 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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