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Grzys Family History

Grzys 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: Grzyb, Grays, Gray, Grass, Gross, Gruss, Gress, Gros, Grams, Gras

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzys 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 Grzys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Grzys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzys 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grzys. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grzys. For the veterans among your Grzys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Grzys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grzys in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzys 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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