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Grethers Family History

Grethers 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, Gethers, Brothers, Nethers, Gathers, Geathers, Cruthers

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Where is the Grethers family from?

You can see how Grethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grethers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grethers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Grethers families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grethers's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Grethers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Grethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grethers 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grethers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grethers. For the veterans among your Grethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grethers lifespan?

Average Grethers life expectancy in 1996 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grethers 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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