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Gregel Family History

Gregel 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: Regel, Kregel, Greuel, Greger, Green, Giesel, Siegel, Gressel

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Where is the Gregel family from?

You can see how Gregel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gregel families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gregel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gregel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gregel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gregel. 100% of Gregel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Gregel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gregel. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gregel. For the veterans among your Gregel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gregel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gregel in 1971 was 89, and 82 in 2003.

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