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Gretlein Family History

Gretlein 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: Goeglein, Green, Gatlin, Poehlein, Gerstein, Greven, Rehbein, Gutwein

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Where is the Gretlein family from?

You can see how Gretlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretlein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gretlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gretlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gretlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gretlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretlein. 100% of Gretlein 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 131 census records available for the last name Gretlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretlein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gretlein. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gretlein. For the veterans among your Gretlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretlein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gretlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gretlein in 1971 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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