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Gritzke Family History

Gritzke 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: Gritz, Grizzle, Fratzke, Fitzke, Witzke, Neitzke, Pritzker, Leitzke

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Where is the Gritzke family from?

You can see how Gritzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gritzke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gritzke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gritzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gritzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gritzke. 100% of Gritzke men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gritzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzke 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gritzke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Gritzke. For the veterans among your Gritzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gritzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gritzke in 1968 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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