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Grzegorek Family History

Grzegorek 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: Gregorek, Gregory, Gregor, Grzegorczyk, Gregori, Gregorie, Gregorio

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Where is the Grzegorek family from?

You can see how Grzegorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzegorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Grzegorek families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Grzegorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grzegorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzegorek 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 Grzegorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Janitor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzegorek. 50% of Grzegorek men worked as a Janitor and 67% of Grzegorek women worked as a Janitor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzegorek were Laborer and Assembler.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    67%
  • Assembler
    34%

What Grzegorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Grzegorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzegorek 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Grzegorek. 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 137 military records available for the last name Grzegorek. For the veterans among your Grzegorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzegorek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Grzegorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grzegorek in 1944 was 28, and 70 in 2003.

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