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Gretchman Family History

Gretchman 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: Kretchman, Reichman, Rethman, Fritchman, Kretchmar, Kretschman

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Where is the Gretchman family from?

You can see how Gretchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretchman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gretchman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretchman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gretchman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretchman 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 132 census records available for the last name Gretchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretchman 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 Gretchman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gretchman. For the veterans among your Gretchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretchman lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Gretchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gretchman in 1986 was 77, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretchman 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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