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Grepe Family History

Grepe 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: Greve, Grape, Grupe, Grewe, Grebe, Grefe, Green, Grime, Grave, Gee

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Where is the Grepe family from?

You can see how Grepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grepe families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grepe's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Grepe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grepe 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 Grepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grepe. 50% of Grepe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Teacher Of Singing
    50%

What Grepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Grepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grepe 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Grepe. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grepe. For the veterans among your Grepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grepe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Grepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grepe in 1971 was 81, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grepe 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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