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Grekela Family History

Grekela 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: Krekel, Grewell, Greuel, Grella, Greely, Grenell, Green, Gesell

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Where is the Grekela family from?

You can see how Grekela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grekela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grekela family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grekela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grekela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grekela 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 24 census records available for the last name Grekela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grekela 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grekela. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grekela. For the veterans among your Grekela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grekela lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grekela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grekela in 1968 was 75, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grekela 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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