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Gretzschel Family History

Gretzschel 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: Ritschel, Goettsche, Groeschel, Fritzsche, Gressel, Kreischer

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Where is the Gretzschel family from?

You can see how Gretzschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretzschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gretzschel families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gretzschel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gretzschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretzschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gretzschel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gretzschel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gretzschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretzschel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gretzschel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gretzschel. For the veterans among your Gretzschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretzschel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Gretzschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gretzschel in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 1996.

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