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Grettenberg Family History

Grettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Greenberg, Rottenberg, Ruttenberg, Rittenberg

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Where is the Grettenberg family from?

You can see how Grettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grettenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grettenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grettenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grettenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grettenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Grettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grettenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grettenberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grettenberg. For the veterans among your Grettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grettenberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Grettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grettenberg in 1955 was 63, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grettenberg 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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