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Grachek Family History

Grachek 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: Mrachek, Grahek, Rachel, Grace, Graczyk, Bracher, Racek, Groshek

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Where is the Grachek family from?

You can see how Grachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grachek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grachek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grachek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grachek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grachek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grachek 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 Grachek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grachek. 100% of Grachek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grachek women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Grachek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Grachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grachek 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grachek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Grachek. For the veterans among your Grachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grachek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grachek in 1963 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grachek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grachek 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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