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Gralka Family History

Gralka 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: Galka, Grala, Gralla, Kraska, Galla, Kalka, Granda, Grulke, Opalka

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Where is the Gralka family from?

You can see how Gralka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gralka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gralka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gralka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gralka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gralka 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 Gralka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Gralka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gralka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gralka 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gralka. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gralka. For the veterans among your Gralka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gralka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gralka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gralka in 1977 was 62, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gralka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gralka 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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