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Gritzbach Family History

Gritzbach 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: Griesbach, Glotzbach, Gronbach, Breitbach, Trimbach, Grumbach

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Where is the Gritzbach family from?

You can see how Gritzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gritzbach family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritzbach's in USA. California had the highest population of Gritzbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzbach 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 107 census records available for the last name Gritzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzbach 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gritzbach. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gritzbach. For the veterans among your Gritzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzbach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gritzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gritzbach in 1961 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritzbach 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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