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Gritzinger Family History

Gritzinger 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: Gretzinger, Ritzinger, Fritzinger, Gittinger, Goetzinger, Stritzinger

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Where is the Gritzinger family from?

You can see how Gritzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gritzinger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritzinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gritzinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gritzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gritzinger. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gritzinger. For the veterans among your Gritzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gritzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gritzinger in 1965 was 48, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritzinger 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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