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Grex Family History

Grex 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: Gren, Grew, Rex, Grey, Greg, Greb, Drew, Green, Graf, Gray

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Where is the Grex family from?

You can see how Grex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grex family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grex family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grex's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grex 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 72 census records available for the last name Grex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grex 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grex. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grex. For the veterans among your Grex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grex lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Grex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grex in 2000 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grex 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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