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Grelck Family History

Grelck 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: Reeck, Reck, Greek, Greco, Reick, Grech, Gieck, Grell, Breck, Gorelik

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Where is the Grelck family from?

You can see how Grelck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grelck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grelck families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Grelck's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Grelck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelck 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 Grelck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grelck. 43% of Grelck 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Grelck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Grelck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelck 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Grelck. 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 106 military records available for the last name Grelck. For the veterans among your Grelck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grelck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grelck in 1966 was 88, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grelck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelck 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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