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Gretus Family History

Gretus 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: Gregus, Reus, Gress, Gretz, Remus, Redus, Gustus, Fratus, Greis

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Where is the Gretus family from?

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

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gretus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gretus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gretus. For the veterans among your Gretus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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