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Gretscher Family History

Gretscher 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: Kreischer, Reuscher, Drescher, Kretschmer, Prescher, Loetscher

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Where is the Gretscher family from?

You can see how Gretscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gretscher family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gretscher's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gretscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretscher 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 11 census records available for the last name Gretscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretscher 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gretscher. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gretscher. For the veterans among your Gretscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretscher lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Gretscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gretscher in 1997 was 86, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretscher 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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