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Greto Family History

Greto 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: Greco, Gretz, Greth, Grego, Green, Brett, Loreto, Gero, Prieto, Rego

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Where is the Greto family from?

You can see how Greto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Greto families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Greto's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Greto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greto 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 Greto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greto. 43% of Greto men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Greto women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greto were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Greto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Greto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greto 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Greto. 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 84 military records available for the last name Greto. For the veterans among your Greto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Greto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greto in 1967 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greto 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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