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Grulke Family History

Grulke Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a shortened form of Grugelke, a nickname for a fearsome person from Middle Low German grūwel ‘horror’ or Low German grügel ‘capercaillie grouse’.

It refers to a character that evokes fear or represents a formidable presence.

The roots of the name highlight a connection to the concept of horror, emphasizing the intimidating nature of the individual.

The addition of the diminutive suffix -ke suggests a certain familiarity or endearment, despite the underlying fearsome connotation.

This linguistic blend illustrates how language can capture complex ideas and cultural references in a single term.

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


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You can see how Grulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grulke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grulke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Grulke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grulke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grulke families in 1911.
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What did your Grulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grulke. 38% of Grulke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Grulke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grulke were Farm Operator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 229 immigration records available for the last name Grulke. 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 277 military records available for the last name Grulke. For the veterans among your Grulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grulke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grulke in 1963 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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