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Gres Family History

Gres 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: Gren, Ares, Gress, Gros, Goes, Gras, Grew, Gares, Gries, Greis

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Where is the Gres family from?

You can see how Gres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gres family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gres families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Gres families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gres's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gres families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gres 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 Gres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gres. 31% of Gres men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gres women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gres were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gres 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Gres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gres. For the veterans among your Gres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gres lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Gres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gres in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gres 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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