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Grett Family History

Grett 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: Brett, Great, Frett, Gretz, Greth, Goett, Grott, Green, Trent, Grant

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Where is the Grett family from?

You can see how Grett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Grett families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Grett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grett 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 Grett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grett. 100% of Grett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grett 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Grett. 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 254 military records available for the last name Grett. For the veterans among your Grett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grett in 1956 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grett 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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