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Grente Family History

Grente 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: Grenke, Trent, Grant, Brent, Grange, Grine, Gren, Mente, Fuente

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Where is the Grente family from?

You can see how Grente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grente family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Grente families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Grente's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Grente families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grente 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 31 census records available for the last name Grente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grente 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grente. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grente. For the veterans among your Grente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grente lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grente 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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