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Grenci Family History

Grenci 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: Trench, Gren, Cresci, Grenz, Greco, French, Grech, Rench, Grenon

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Where is the Grenci family from?

You can see how Grenci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenci family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grenci families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grenci family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grenci's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Grenci families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenci 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 Grenci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenci. 50% of Grenci men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Apprentice Cobber
    50%

What Grenci family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Grenci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenci 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Grenci. 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 94 military records available for the last name Grenci. For the veterans among your Grenci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenci lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grenci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grenci in 1965 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenci

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenci 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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