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Grecke Family History

Grecke 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: Gerecke, Grenke, Goecke, Brecke, Grice, Recker, Grace, Muecke, Reck

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Where is the Grecke family from?

You can see how Grecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grecke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grecke 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 123 census records available for the last name Grecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecke 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Grecke. 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 23 military records available for the last name Grecke. For the veterans among your Grecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Grecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grecke in 1967 was 66, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grecke 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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