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Grrett Family History

Grrett 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: Garrett, Errett, Brett, Garret, Barrett, Garnett, Great, Syrett

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Where is the Grrett family from?

You can see how Grrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Grrett families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Grrett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grrett 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 93 census records available for the last name Grrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grrett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grrett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grrett. For the veterans among your Grrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grrett lifespan?

Average Grrett life expectancy in 1999 was 25 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grrett 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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