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Gretsberg Family History

Gretsberg 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: Kreisberg, Grossberg, Arensberg, Rettberg, Remsberg, Reisberg

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Where is the Gretsberg family from?

You can see how Gretsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gretsberg family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretsberg's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gretsberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Gretsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretsberg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gretsberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gretsberg. For the veterans among your Gretsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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