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Gresenz Family History

Gresenz 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: Gresens, Green, Grenz, Greven, Greene, Present, Greseth, Giesen

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Where is the Gresenz family from?

You can see how Gresenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gresenz family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gresenz's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Gresenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresenz 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 130 census records available for the last name Gresenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresenz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gresenz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gresenz. For the veterans among your Gresenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresenz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Gresenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gresenz in 1951 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresenz 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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