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Grefstad Family History

Grefstad 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: Trelstad, Reistad, Grimstad, Restad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Shelstad

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Grefstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grefstad 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Grefstad. 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 Grefstad. For the veterans among your Grefstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grefstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Grefstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grefstad in 1972 was 83, and 62 in 1995.

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