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Gralnek Family History

Gralnek 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: Grabner, Graney, Graner, Grahek, Franek, Gronek, Graley, Grajek

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Where is the Gralnek family from?

You can see how Gralnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gralnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gralnek family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gralnek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gralnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gralnek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gralnek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gralnek. 100% of Gralnek men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gralnek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gralnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gralnek 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 Gralnek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gralnek. For the veterans among your Gralnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gralnek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gralnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gralnek in 1974 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gralnek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gralnek 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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