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Grutzer Family History

Grutzer 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: Gratzer, Kreutzer, Gruber, Putzer, Grueter, Kretzer, Gritter, Rutter

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Where is the Grutzer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grutzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Grutzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutzer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grutzer. 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 Grutzer. For the veterans among your Grutzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutzer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Grutzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grutzer in 1976 was 68, and 83 in 1995.

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