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Grefenkamp Family History

Grefenkamp 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: Trenkamp, Wetenkamp, Hasenkamp, Greenman, Greenway, Greenbaum

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Where is the Grefenkamp family from?

You can see how Grefenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grefenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grefenkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grefenkamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grefenkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grefenkamp families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Grefenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grefenkamp 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Grefenkamp. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grefenkamp. For the veterans among your Grefenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grefenkamp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grefenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grefenkamp in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grefenkamp 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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