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Grekel Family History

Grekel 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: Krekel, Greuel, Green, Giesel, Gockel, Gressel, Redel, Giebel, Gruel

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Where is the Grekel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grekel 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 Grekel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Grekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grekel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grekel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grekel. For the veterans among your Grekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grekel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Grekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grekel in 1984 was 82, and 74 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grekel 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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