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Grekis Family History

Grekis 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: Greis, Reis, Regis, Greif, Preis, Kreis, Remis, Gareis, Gress, Geis

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Where is the Grekis family from?

You can see how Grekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grekis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grekis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grekis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grekis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grekis 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 8 census records available for the last name Grekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grekis 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 Grekis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grekis. For the veterans among your Grekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grekis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Grekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grekis in 1973 was 26, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grekis 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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