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Greko Family History

Greko 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: Greco, Grego, Gresko, Green, Gero, Rego, Gren, Greif, Gregor, Grado

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Where is the Greko family from?

You can see how Greko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Greko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Greko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greko 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 198 census records available for the last name Greko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greko 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Greko. 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 37 military records available for the last name Greko. For the veterans among your Greko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Greko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Greko in 1972 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greko 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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