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Gretener Family History

Gretener 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: Greener, Greiner, Greene, Grittner, Greever, Grether, Gruener

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Where is the Gretener family from?

You can see how Gretener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gretener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gretener family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretener's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gretener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretener 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 Gretener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gretener. 100% of Gretener 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
    100%

What Gretener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gretener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretener 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gretener. 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 Gretener. For the veterans among your Gretener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Gretener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gretener in 1964 was 76, and 62 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretener 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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