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Gretto Family History

Gretto 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: Getto, Pretto, Brett, Gritton, Gratton, Great, Greco, Frett, Gretz

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Where is the Gretto family from?

You can see how Gretto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gretto families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gretto's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gretto families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gretto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretto 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gretto. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gretto. For the veterans among your Gretto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretto lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretto 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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