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Grenacher Family History

Grenacher 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: Rencher, Preacher, Greenamyer, Gleicher, Kreischer, Brecher, Reicher

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Where is the Grenacher family from?

You can see how Grenacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grenacher family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenacher's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grenacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenacher 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 28 census records available for the last name Grenacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenacher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grenacher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grenacher. For the veterans among your Grenacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenacher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Grenacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grenacher in 1977 was 65, and 93 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenacher 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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