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Greschler Family History

Greschler 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: Eschler, Drescher, Gaschler, Prescher, Deschler, Treichler, Gressler

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Where is the Greschler family from?

You can see how Greschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greschler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greschler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greschler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greschler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greschler 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 Greschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greschler. 100% of Greschler men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Greschler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Greschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greschler 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Greschler. 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 Greschler. For the veterans among your Greschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greschler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Greschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greschler in 1971 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greschler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greschler 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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