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Grele Family History

Grele 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: Grell, Greve, Grewe, Grebe, Grefe, Grelle, Gale, Green, Grill, Grime

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Where is the Grele family from?

You can see how Grele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grele family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grele 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 Grele ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Grele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grele 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Grele. 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 36 military records available for the last name Grele. For the veterans among your Grele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grele lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Grele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grele in 1960 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grele 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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