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Gracek Family History

Gracek 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: Grace, Grahek, Racek, Grajek, Gacek, Gracey, Grave, Race, Brace

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Where is the Gracek family from?

You can see how Gracek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gracek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gracek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gracek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gracek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gracek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gracek 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 92 census records available for the last name Gracek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gracek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gracek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gracek. For the veterans among your Gracek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gracek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gracek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gracek in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gracek 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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