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Grescher Family History

Grescher 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: Drescher, Prescher, Gleicher, Kreischer, Brecher, Reicher, Buescher

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Where is the Grescher family from?

You can see how Grescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grescher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grescher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grescher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grescher 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 Grescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grescher 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grescher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grescher. For the veterans among your Grescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grescher lifespan?

Average Grescher life expectancy in 1990 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grescher 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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