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Grechen Family History

Grechen Surname 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: Green, Brecher, Greven, Grech, Recher, Brecheen, Greisen, Bechen

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Where is the Grechen family from?

You can see how Grechen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grechen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grechen families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 12 Grechen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grechen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grechen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grechen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grechen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grechen. 100% of Grechen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grechen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Grechen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grechen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Grechen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Grechen. For the veterans among your Grechen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grechen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Grechen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grechen in 1983 was 94, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grechen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grechen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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