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Gruhlke Name Meaning

East German: variant of Grulke .

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


Similar surnames: Gaulke, Grulke, Ruhle, Gohlke, Gruenke, Gurske, Gustke, Grenke, Gruhn

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Where is the Gruhlke family from?

You can see how Gruhlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruhlke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruhlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gruhlke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruhlke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gruhlke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruhlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruhlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gruhlke. 100% of Gruhlke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gruhlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruhlke 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gruhlke. 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 268 military records available for the last name Gruhlke. For the veterans among your Gruhlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruhlke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gruhlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gruhlke in 1945 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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