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Gritsch Family History

Gritsch 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: Britsch, Tritsch, Fritsch, Frisch, Ritch, Risch, Krutsch, Grosch

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Where is the Gritsch family from?

You can see how Gritsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gritsch family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gritsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritsch 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 Gritsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gritsch. 34% of Gritsch men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Gritsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Gritsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritsch 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gritsch. 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 149 military records available for the last name Gritsch. For the veterans among your Gritsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gritsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gritsch in 1961 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gritsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritsch 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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