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Gretts Family History

Gretts 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: Getts, Grotts, Brett, Great, Gress, Frett, Gretz, Pretty, Betts

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Where is the Gretts family from?

You can see how Gretts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gretts families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gretts's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gretts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gretts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretts 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gretts. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gretts. For the veterans among your Gretts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretts lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretts 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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