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Gretsfeld Family History

Gretsfeld 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: Greenfeld, Gressel, Greenfield, Grunfeld, Rehfeld, Weisfeld, Reinfeld

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Where is the Gretsfeld family from?

You can see how Gretsfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretsfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gretsfeld family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretsfeld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gretsfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretsfeld 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 Gretsfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretsfeld. 100% of Gretsfeld men worked as an Apprentice.

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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

  • Apprentice
    100%

What Gretsfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gretsfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretsfeld 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gretsfeld. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gretsfeld. For the veterans among your Gretsfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretsfeld lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Gretsfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gretsfeld in 1976 was 90, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretsfeld 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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