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Grehn Family History

Grehn 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: Green, Gren, Grahn, Rehn, Grein, Prehn, Gruhn, Uren, Rehm, Gehl

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Where is the Grehn family from?

You can see how Grehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grehn families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grehn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grehn. 50% of Grehn women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Grehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grehn 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Grehn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Grehn. For the veterans among your Grehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grehn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grehn in 1964 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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