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Grence Family History

Grence 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: Grenke, Bence, Grange, Trench, Grine, Gren, Grice, France, Grace

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Where is the Grence family from?

You can see how Grence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grence family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Grence's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grence 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 125 census records available for the last name Grence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grence 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Grence. 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 13 military records available for the last name Grence. For the veterans among your Grence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grence lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Grence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grence in 1995 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grence 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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