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Grueber Family History

Grueber 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: Gruber, Grueter, Grueser, Greber, Gruener, Graeber, Groeber, Krueger

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Where is the Grueber family from?

You can see how Grueber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grueber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grueber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grueber families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Grueber's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Grueber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grueber 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 Grueber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grueber. 39% of Grueber men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grueber women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grueber were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grueber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grueber 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Grueber. 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 283 military records available for the last name Grueber. For the veterans among your Grueber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grueber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grueber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grueber in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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