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Greses Family History

Greses 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, Gress, Green, Grass, Gross, Giesel, Kress, Gressel, Gruss

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Where is the Greses family from?

You can see how Greses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greses family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greses families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Greses families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greses's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Greses families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Greses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greses 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 Greses. 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 Greses. For the veterans among your Greses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greses lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Greses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greses in 1955 was 45, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greses 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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