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Grewett Family History

Grewett 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: Drewett, Prewett, Rowett, Blewett, Jewett, Gravett, Grewell, Greseth

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Where is the Grewett family from?

You can see how Grewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grewett family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grewett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grewett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grewett 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 Grewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grewett. 100% of Grewett men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Grewett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Grewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grewett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grewett. For the veterans among your Grewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Grewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grewett in 1971 was 67, and 56 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grewett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewett 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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