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Gritzhandler Family History

Gritzhandler 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: Ritthaler, Gritzmacher, Chandler, Grindle, Grinder, Rindler, Grindley

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Where is the Gritzhandler family from?

You can see how Gritzhandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzhandler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gritzhandler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritzhandler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gritzhandler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzhandler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gritzhandler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gritzhandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzhandler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gritzhandler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gritzhandler. For the veterans among your Gritzhandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzhandler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gritzhandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gritzhandler in 1973 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

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