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Gretillat Family History

Gretillat 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: Guttilla, Revilla, Cretella, Grella, Merillat, Grillot, Grill

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Where is the Gretillat family from?

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What did your Gretillat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gretillat. 100% of Gretillat men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gretillat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretillat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gretillat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gretillat. For the veterans among your Gretillat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretillat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gretillat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gretillat in 1973 was 53, and 72 in 2001.

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