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Greschner Family History

Greschner 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, Rechner, Reichner, Teschner, Prescher, Deschner, Gleicher

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Where is the Greschner family from?

You can see how Greschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greschner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Greschner families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Greschner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Greschner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Greschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greschner 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Greschner. 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 96 military records available for the last name Greschner. For the veterans among your Greschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greschner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Greschner in 1964 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greschner 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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