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Grutzmaker Family History

Grutzmaker 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: Grutzmacher, Gruetzmacher, Gutzmer, Gritzmacher, Crumbaker, Rademaker

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Where is the Grutzmaker family from?

You can see how Grutzmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grutzmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grutzmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grutzmaker families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grutzmaker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grutzmaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutzmaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grutzmaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Grutzmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutzmaker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grutzmaker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grutzmaker. For the veterans among your Grutzmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutzmaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Grutzmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grutzmaker in 1970 was 71, and 76 in 2000.

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