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Greseth Family History

Greseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms in Møre and Trøndelag named with Old Norse grjót ‘stone’ + setr ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greseth family from?

You can see how Greseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Greseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Greseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Greseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Greseth families in 1920.
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What did your Greseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greseth. 64% of Greseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    36%

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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Greseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greseth 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Greseth. 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 42 military records available for the last name Greseth. For the veterans among your Greseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greseth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Greseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greseth in 1959 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greseth 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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