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Gretten Family History

Gretten 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, Rutten, Bratten, Gritton, Gratton, Gritter, Tretter, Wratten

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Where is the Gretten family from?

You can see how Gretten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gretten families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gretten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gretten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gretten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretten. 43% of Gretten 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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What Gretten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Gretten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretten 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gretten. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gretten. For the veterans among your Gretten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gretten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gretten in 1944 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

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