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Gretsinger Family History

Gretsinger 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: Gretzinger, Getsinger, Cretsinger, Gettinger, Reisinger, Gremminger

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Where is the Gretsinger family from?

You can see how Gretsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gretsinger families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gretsinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gretsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretsinger 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 Gretsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gretsinger. 25% of Gretsinger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gretsinger women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gretsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Gretsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretsinger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gretsinger. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gretsinger. For the veterans among your Gretsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretsinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gretsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gretsinger in 1945 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretsinger 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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