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Gresbach Family History

Gresbach 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: Griesbach, Dresbach, Gronbach, Krebsbach, Grumbach, Gersbach

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Where is the Gresbach family from?

You can see how Gresbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gresbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gresbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Gresbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresbach 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gresbach. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gresbach. For the veterans among your Gresbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gresbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gresbach in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresbach 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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