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Grewette Family History

Grewette 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: Fredette, Frenette, Guenette, Revette, Drewett, Prewett, Gravette

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Where is the Grewette family from?

You can see how Grewette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grewette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grewette family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grewette's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Grewette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grewette 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 11 census records available for the last name Grewette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grewette 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grewette. 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 military records available for the last name Grewette. For the veterans among your Grewette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grewette lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Grewette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grewette in 1969 was 92, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grewette 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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