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Greul Family History

Greul 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: Kreul, Grell, Greuel, Reul, Graul, Greil, Green, Grill, Real, Grau

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Where is the Greul family from?

You can see how Greul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greul family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Greul family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greul's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Greul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greul. 60% of Greul men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Greul women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Greul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Greul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greul 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Greul. 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 422 military records available for the last name Greul. For the veterans among your Greul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greul lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Greul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Greul in 1973 was 66, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greul 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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