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Gretther Family History

Gretther 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: Grether, Gritter, Tretter, Gettler, Getter, Grittner, Retter

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Where is the Gretther family from?

You can see how Gretther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretther family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gretther family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretther's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gretther families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gretther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gretther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gretther. For the veterans among your Gretther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretther 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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