This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grako family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grako Family History

Grako 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: Grado, Grano, Graf, Gray, Grass, Drake, Grau, Grant, Brake, Grave

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grako family from?

You can see how Grako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grako families living in Utah. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grako's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Grako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grako. 50% of Grako men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grako women worked as a Spinner.

View Census Data for Grako | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Grako family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Grako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grako census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grako

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Grako. 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.

View all Grako immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Grako. For the veterans among your Grako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grako military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grako family history

Discover More

What is the average Grako lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grako in 1972 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grako

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grako 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grako family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial