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![Show Contents]() Grugg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Switzerland
Early Origins of the Grugg familyThe surname Grugg was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Grugg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grugg research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1703, 1865 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Grugg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grugg Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krug, Krugg, Kruggs, Krugges, Krugs, Kruges, Krrug, Krruge, Krruges, Krueg, Kruegg, Kruegs, Kruge, Crug, Grug, Grugg and many more. Early Notables of the Grugg familyMore information is included under the topic Early Grugg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Grugg migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Grugg Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. James Grugg, (b. 1852), aged 23, Cornish farm labourer departing on 12th October 1875 aboard the ship "Caroline" going to Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand arriving in port on 31st January 1876 1
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Grugg migration to New Zealand 
