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Grethey Family History

Grethey 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, Greeley, Greaney, Goethe, Greth, Greeney, Grothe, Green

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Where is the Grethey family from?

You can see how Grethey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grethey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grethey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grethey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grethey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grethey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grethey 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 29 census records available for the last name Grethey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grethey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grethey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grethey. For the veterans among your Grethey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grethey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Grethey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grethey in 1986 was 71, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grethey 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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