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Greka Family History

Greka 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: Grega, Green, Reza, Gren, Greif, Breda, Great, Rega, Gera, Grenz

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Where is the Greka family from?

You can see how Greka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Greka families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Greka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Greka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greka 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 Greka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Greka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Greka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greka 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Greka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Greka. For the veterans among your Greka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Greka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Greka in 1964 was 77, and 27 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greka 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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