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Grietzer Family History

Grietzer 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: Grueter, Kretzer, Gritter, Kritzer, Retzer, Grinter, Grittner

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Where is the Grietzer family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grietzer. 100% of Grietzer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grietzer women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grietzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Grietzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grietzer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grietzer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grietzer. For the veterans among your Grietzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grietzer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Grietzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grietzer in 1969 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grietzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grietzer 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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