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Gritsche Family History

Gritsche 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: Fritsche, Britsch, Brutsche, Tritsch, Ritschel, Fritsch, Fritzsche

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Where is the Gritsche family from?

You can see how Gritsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritsche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gritsche family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritsche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gritsche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritsche 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 8 census records available for the last name Gritsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritsche 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gritsche. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gritsche. For the veterans among your Gritsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritsche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Gritsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gritsche in 1966 was 69, and 64 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritsche 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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