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Gredel Family History

Gredel 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: Redel, Gradel, Greuel, Green, Reder, Giesel, Gressel, Godel, Edel

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Where is the Gredel family from?

You can see how Gredel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gredel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gredel families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gredel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gredel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Gredel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gredel. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gredel. For the veterans among your Gredel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gredel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gredel in 1966 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gredel 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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