The ancient roots of the Greulick family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Greulick surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the name Greulich came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's medieval society.
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Early Origins of the Greulick family
The surname Greulick was first found in Bavaria, where the name Greulich came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's medieval society. Later the family became more prominent as several branches of the same house acquired distant estates which elevated the family's social status.
Early History of the Greulick family
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Greulick Spelling Variations
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Greulick include Greulich, Graulich, Grelich, Greulick, Groylick, Groylich and many more.
Early Notables of the Greulick family
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Migration of the Greulick family
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Greulick surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Frantz Greulich, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743; Jacob Graulich settled in Pennsylvania in 1754; Johann Greulich arrived in Texas with his wife and two daughters in 1854 the same year as Kasper and Maria Greulich and their daughter Maria.
