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Gralke Family History

Gralke 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: Grulke, Gramke, Gale, Drake, Brake, Grave, Rake, Grange, Galle, Grace

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Where is the Gralke family from?

You can see how Gralke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gralke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gralke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gralke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gralke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gralke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gralke 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 Gralke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Collar Maker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gralke. 100% of Gralke women worked as a Collar Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Collar Maker
    100%

What Gralke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Gralke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gralke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gralke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gralke. For the veterans among your Gralke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gralke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gralke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gralke in 1971 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gralke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gralke 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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