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Gritzmacher Name Meaning

Altered form of South German Grützmacher (see Gruetzmacher ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grutzmacher, Gruetzmacher, Rothacker, Ritchey, Britcher, Rademacher

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Where is the Gritzmacher family from?

You can see how Gritzmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzmacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritzmacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gritzmacher families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gritzmacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gritzmacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzmacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gritzmacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gritzmacher. 23% of Gritzmacher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gritzmacher women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gritzmacher were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gritzmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzmacher 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gritzmacher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 329 military records available for the last name Gritzmacher. For the veterans among your Gritzmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzmacher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gritzmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gritzmacher in 1958 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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