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Gretsch Family History

Gretsch 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: Groetsch, Goetsch, Kretsch, Rensch, Kresch, Letsch, Pletsch, Reisch

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Where is the Gretsch family from?

You can see how Gretsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gretsch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gretsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretsch 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 Gretsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretsch. 63% of Gretsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Gretsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Gretsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretsch 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Gretsch. 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 304 military records available for the last name Gretsch. For the veterans among your Gretsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gretsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gretsch in 1962 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretsch 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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