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Grecht Family History

Grecht 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: Recht, Grech, Brecht, Precht, Hecht, Krech, Great, Luecht, Bracht

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Where is the Grecht family from?

You can see how Grecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grecht family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grecht families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grecht's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Grecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grecht 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 97 census records available for the last name Grecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecht 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Grecht. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grecht. For the veterans among your Grecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecht lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Grecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grecht in 1974 was 83, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grecht 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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