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Grettan Family History

Grettan 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: Grattan, Gritton, Gratton, Greenan, Reitan, Rattan, Getman, Gettman

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Where is the Grettan family from?

You can see how Grettan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grettan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grettan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Grettan families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grettan's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Grettan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Grettan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grettan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grettan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grettan. For the veterans among your Grettan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grettan 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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