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Grefrath Family History

Grefrath 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: Great, Redpath, Griffith, Greseth, Gierach, Trembath, Gefroh, Rexroth

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Where is the Grefrath family from?

You can see how Grefrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grefrath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grefrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grefrath families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grefrath's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grefrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grefrath 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 Grefrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grefrath. 100% of Grefrath men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Grefrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Grefrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grefrath 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grefrath. 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 83 military records available for the last name Grefrath. For the veterans among your Grefrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grefrath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grefrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grefrath in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grefrath 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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