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Grelis Family History

Grelis 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: Greis, Reis, Melis, Regis, Greif, Preis, Kreis, Remis, Gareis, Gress

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Where is the Grelis family from?

You can see how Grelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grelis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grelis family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grelis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grelis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelis 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 Grelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grelis. 100% of Grelis women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Grelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelis 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Grelis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Grelis. For the veterans among your Grelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Grelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grelis in 1965 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelis 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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