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Grettler Family History

Grettler 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: Gettler, Guettler, Rettler, Gritter, Tretter, Mettler, Hettler

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Where is the Grettler family from?

You can see how Grettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grettler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grettler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grettler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grettler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grettler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grettler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grettler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Grettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grettler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grettler. 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 34 military records available for the last name Grettler. For the veterans among your Grettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grettler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Grettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grettler in 1962 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

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