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Gredsted Family History

Gredsted 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: Gressel, Brewster, Gersten, Preister, Trester, Gerster, Grinstead

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Where is the Gredsted family from?

You can see how Gredsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gredsted families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gredsted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gredsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gredsted 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

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gredsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredsted 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gredsted. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gredsted. For the veterans among your Gredsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredsted lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Gredsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gredsted in 1965 was 71, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gredsted 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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