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Gredler Family History

Gredler 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: Redler, Geller, Reder, Medler, Ridler, Kreidler, Fiedler, Greener

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Where is the Gredler family from?

You can see how Gredler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gredler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gredler families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gredler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gredler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gredler 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 Gredler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gredler. 100% of Gredler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gredler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Gredler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredler 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gredler. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gredler. For the veterans among your Gredler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Gredler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gredler in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gredler 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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