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Grete Family History

Grete 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: Crete, Gretz, Prete, Greve, Grate, Greth, Grewe, Grote, Grebe, Grefe

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Where is the Grete family from?

You can see how Grete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grete families living in Idaho. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grete's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Grete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grete 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 Grete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grete. 50% of Grete men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Grete women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grete were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Grete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Grete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grete 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Grete. 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 67 military records available for the last name Grete. For the veterans among your Grete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grete lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grete in 1964 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grete 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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