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Gruttke Family History

Gruttke 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: Grulke, Rettke, Wuttke, Grunke, Buttke, Gustke, Gruhlke, Grotte

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Where is the Gruttke family from?

You can see how Gruttke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruttke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gruttke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruttke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gruttke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruttke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruttke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gruttke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gruttke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruttke 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gruttke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gruttke. For the veterans among your Gruttke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruttke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Gruttke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gruttke in 1982 was 84, and 85 in 1990.

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