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Gresge Family History

Gresge 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: Kresge, Grange, Gressel, Gress, Grose, Grasse, Greene, Grise, Rege

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Where is the Gresge family from?

You can see how Gresge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gresge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gresge family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresge's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gresge families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gresge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gresge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gresge. For the veterans among your Gresge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresge lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Gresge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gresge in 1994 was 96, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresge 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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