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Gretza Family History

Gretza 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: Gretz, Reza, Pretz, Grenz, Gaeta, Gratz, Gritz, Grotz, Retz, Goetz

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Where is the Gretza family from?

You can see how Gretza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gretza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gretza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gretza families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gretza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gretza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gretza 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 114 census records available for the last name Gretza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretza 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gretza. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gretza. For the veterans among your Gretza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Gretza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gretza in 1963 was 62, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretza 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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