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Gereszek Family History

Gereszek 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: Groszek, Gressel, Greek, Rezek, Gersten, Kerestes, Gerster, Gerecke

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Where is the Gereszek family from?

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

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gereszek. 100% of Gereszek men worked as a Farming and 100% of Gereszek women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gereszek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gereszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereszek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gereszek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gereszek. For the veterans among your Gereszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereszek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Gereszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gereszek in 1958 was 25, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereszek 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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