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Grelet Family History

Grelet 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, Grumet, Great, Greek, Goulet, Greven, Greeley, Grell, Greseth

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Where is the Grelet family from?

You can see how Grelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grelet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grelet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grelet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelet 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 105 census records available for the last name Grelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelet 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Grelet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grelet. For the veterans among your Grelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelet lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Grelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grelet in 1992 was 91, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelet 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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