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Grepke Family History

Grepke 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: Repke, Grenke, Groppe, Greek, Greene, Remke, Grulke, Ripke, Brekke

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Where is the Grepke family from?

You can see how Grepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grepke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grepke family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grepke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grepke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grepke 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 Grepke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grepke. 100% of Grepke men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Grepke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Grepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grepke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grepke. 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 34 military records available for the last name Grepke. For the veterans among your Grepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grepke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grepke in 1968 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grepke 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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