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Grelles Family History

Grelles 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: Gelles, Grelle, Geller, Galles, Gfeller, Greaves, Greeley, Preller

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Where is the Grelles family from?

You can see how Grelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grelles families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grelles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grelles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Grelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelles 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grelles. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grelles. For the veterans among your Grelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Grelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grelles in 1971 was 73, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelles 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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