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Gretano Family History

Gretano 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: Gaetano, Reitano, Grano, Caetano, Retana, Greany, Gaetani, Greeno

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gretano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretano 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gretano. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gretano. For the veterans among your Gretano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretano lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Gretano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gretano in 1980 was 54, and 65 in 1986.

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