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Gresehover Family History

Gresehover 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: Greever, Griesemer, Grover, Greener, Risenhoover, Drescher, Freshour

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Where is the Gresehover family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresehover 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 Gresehover ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Welder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gresehover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresehover 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gresehover. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gresehover. For the veterans among your Gresehover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresehover lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gresehover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gresehover in 1975 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresehover 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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