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Grettenberger Family History

Grettenberger 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: Greenberger, Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Freudenberger, Rothenberger

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Where is the Grettenberger family from?

You can see how Grettenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grettenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grettenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grettenberger families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grettenberger's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Grettenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grettenberger 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 Grettenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grettenberger. 100% of Grettenberger 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
    100%

What Grettenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Grettenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grettenberger 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Grettenberger. 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 53 military records available for the last name Grettenberger. For the veterans among your Grettenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grettenberger lifespan?

Average Grettenberger life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grettenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grettenberger 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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