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Gretzer Family History

Gretzer 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: Kretzer, Retzer, Greitzer, Pretzer, Gratzer, Grether, Kreutzer

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Where is the Gretzer family from?

You can see how Gretzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gretzer families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gretzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gretzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretzer 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 Gretzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretzer. 63% of Gretzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

What Gretzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Gretzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretzer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gretzer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gretzer. For the veterans among your Gretzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gretzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gretzer in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretzer 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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