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Greulich Name Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German griuwelich ‘horrifying’ for someone who inspired fear. habitational name from Greulich in Silesia or Grulich in Bohemia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Redlich, Freilich, Gramlich, Kulich, Reich, Froehlich, Hoeflich

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Where is the Greulich family from?

You can see how Greulich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greulich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greulich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Greulich family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Greulich's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Greulich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greulich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greulich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greulich. 20% of Greulich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Greulich women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greulich were Electrician and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greulich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greulich 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Greulich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Greulich. For the veterans among your Greulich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greulich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Greulich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greulich in 1960 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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