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Grentz Family History

Grentz 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: Grenz, Gretz, Rentz, Grantz, Gentz, Frentz, Arentz, Krentz, Trent

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Where is the Grentz family from?

You can see how Grentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grentz families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Grentz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Grentz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grentz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grentz. 25% of Grentz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grentz women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Grentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Grentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grentz 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Grentz. 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 294 military records available for the last name Grentz. For the veterans among your Grentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grentz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Grentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grentz in 1961 was 61, and 37 in 2003.

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