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Gretencord Family History

Gretencord 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: Greenwood, Record, Greenland, Greener, Greenhow, Greenfeld, Greenburg

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Where is the Gretencord family from?

You can see how Gretencord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretencord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gretencord families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gretencord's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gretencord families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretencord 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 Gretencord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gretencord. 75% of Gretencord men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gretencord women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gretencord were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Gretencord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Gretencord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretencord 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gretencord. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gretencord. For the veterans among your Gretencord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretencord lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gretencord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gretencord in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretencord 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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