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Grellner Family History

Grellner 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: Goellner, Gellner, Geller, Kellner, Greener, Greiner, Gfeller, Ellner

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Where is the Grellner family from?

You can see how Grellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grellner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grellner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Grellner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grellner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grellner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grellner 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 Grellner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grellner. 60% of Grellner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Grellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Grellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grellner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grellner. 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 180 military records available for the last name Grellner. For the veterans among your Grellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grellner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grellner in 1967 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grellner 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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