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Gretchel Family History

Gretchel 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: Reichel, Treichel, Getchell, Grether, Prechel, Groeschel, Gatchel

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Where is the Gretchel family from?

You can see how Gretchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretchel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gretchel families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretchel's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gretchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gretchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretchel. 100% of Gretchel 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gretchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretchel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gretchel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gretchel. For the veterans among your Gretchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretchel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Gretchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gretchel in 1967 was 85, and 90 in 1973.

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