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Grethrie Family History

Grethrie 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: Guthrie, Gregorie, Rehrig, Fretheim, Goethe, Gregori, Gregorio, Greth

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Where is the Grethrie family from?

You can see how Grethrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grethrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grethrie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Grethrie families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grethrie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Grethrie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grethrie 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 Grethrie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Grethrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grethrie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grethrie. 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 Grethrie. For the veterans among your Grethrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grethrie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grethrie

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