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Gritzer Family History

Gritzer 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: Gritter, Kritzer, Greitzer, Gratzer, Ritzer, Critzer, Gitter, Grinder

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Where is the Gritzer family from?

You can see how Gritzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gritzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gritzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gritzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gritzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gritzer. 50% of Gritzer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Gritzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gritzer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gritzer. For the veterans among your Gritzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gritzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gritzer in 1965 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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