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Gresbeck Family History

Gresbeck 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: Groesbeck, Rebeck, Gresock, Grasmick, Gressel, Gresens, Overbeck

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Where is the Gresbeck family from?

You can see how Gresbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gresbeck families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gresbeck's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gresbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Gresbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresbeck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gresbeck. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gresbeck. For the veterans among your Gresbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresbeck lifespan?

Average Gresbeck life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresbeck 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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