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Grelk Family History

Grelk 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: Greek, Grell, Green, Grill, Creek, Gren, Greif, Guell, Great, Orel

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Where is the Grelk family from?

You can see how Grelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grelk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grelk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grelk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grelk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelk 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 165 census records available for the last name Grelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grelk. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grelk. For the veterans among your Grelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Grelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grelk in 1974 was 23, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelk 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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