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Grutzner Family History

Grutzner 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: Kutzner, Grittner, Gruner, Gratzer, Gutzler, Gutzmer, Gruener

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Where is the Grutzner family from?

You can see how Grutzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grutzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grutzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grutzner families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grutzner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grutzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grutzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grutzner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Grutzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grutzner 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Grutzner. 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 431 military records available for the last name Grutzner. For the veterans among your Grutzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grutzner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grutzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grutzner in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

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