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Grettner Family History

Grettner 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: Grittner, Kettner, Gritter, Buettner, Greener, Rittner, Tretter

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Where is the Grettner family from?

You can see how Grettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grettner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grettner family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grettner's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Grettner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Grettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grettner 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Grettner. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grettner. For the veterans among your Grettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grettner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grettner in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grettner 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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