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Grelen Family History

Grelen 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, Greven, Glen, Gruen, Gren, Gresens, Graven, Gruben, Treen

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Where is the Grelen family from?

You can see how Grelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grelen family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grelen's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Grelen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelen 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 27 census records available for the last name Grelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grelen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grelen. For the veterans among your Grelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Grelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grelen in 1983 was 83, and 59 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grelen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelen 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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