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Gretenstein Family History

Gretenstein 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: Greenstein, Breitenstein, Grabenstein, Levenstein, Gallenstein

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Where is the Gretenstein family from?

You can see how Gretenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gretenstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gretenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gretenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretenstein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gretenstein. 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 Gretenstein. For the veterans among your Gretenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gretenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gretenstein in 1963 was 77, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretenstein 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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