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Gretcher Family History

Gretcher 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: Grether, Letcher, Gleicher, Bratcher, Brecher, Reicher, Ketcher

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Where is the Gretcher family from?

You can see how Gretcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gretcher family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gretcher's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Gretcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretcher 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 92 census records available for the last name Gretcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretcher 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Gretcher. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gretcher. For the veterans among your Gretcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretcher lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Gretcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gretcher in 1979 was 75, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretcher 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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