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Gresback Family History

Gresback 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: Reback, Griesbach, Dresbach, Groesbeck, Gresock, Grasmick, Feeback

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Where is the Gresback family from?

You can see how Gresback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gresback families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gresback's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gresback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gresback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresback 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gresback. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gresback. For the veterans among your Gresback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gresback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gresback in 1963 was 75, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresback 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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