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Grezel Family History

Grezel 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: Greuel, Green, Giesel, Gressel, Redel, Giebel, Gruel, Griesel, Gaebel

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Where is the Grezel family from?

You can see how Grezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grezel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grezel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grezel families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grezel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grezel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grezel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Grezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grezel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Grezel. 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 61 military records available for the last name Grezel. For the veterans among your Grezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grezel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Grezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grezel in 1965 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grezel 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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