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Gredell Family History

Gredell 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: Grewell, Fredell, Redell, Grenell, Gesell, Redel, Reddell, Rydell

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Where is the Gredell family from?

You can see how Gredell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gredell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Gredell families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gredell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gredell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gredell 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 Gredell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gredell. 40% of Gredell men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Gredell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gredell were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Gredell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Gredell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gredell. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gredell. For the veterans among your Gredell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gredell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gredell in 1961 was 45, and 26 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gredell 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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