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Gritche Family History

Gritche 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: Triche, Grice, Ritch, Ritchey, Riche, Fritchie, Ritchie, Britcher

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gritche ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gritche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritche 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gritche. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Gritche. For the veterans among your Gritche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gritche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gritche in 1965 was 70, and 68 in 1999.

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