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Grelinger Family History

Grelinger 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: Greninger, Groninger, Greiner, Gremminger, Selinger, Gretzinger

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Where is the Grelinger family from?

You can see how Grelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grelinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grelinger families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grelinger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Grelinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Grelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelinger 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Grelinger. 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 Grelinger. For the veterans among your Grelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Grelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grelinger in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelinger 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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