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Grek Family History

Grek 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: Gren, Greek, Grew, Grey, Greg, Greb, Drew, Turek, Green, Graf

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Where is the Grek family from?

You can see how Grek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grek families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grek's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grek 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 Grek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grek. 34% of Grek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grek were Janitor and Wrapper.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Wrapper
    23%

What Grek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Grek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grek 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Grek. 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 156 military records available for the last name Grek. For the veterans among your Grek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grek in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grek 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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