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Grelak Family History

Grelak 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: Grzelak, Great, Greek, Pelak, Selak, Bielak, Trela, Grell, Geelan

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Where is the Grelak family from?

You can see how Grelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grelak family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grelak's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Grelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grelak 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 63 census records available for the last name Grelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelak 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Grelak. 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 44 military records available for the last name Grelak. For the veterans among your Grelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelak lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Grelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grelak in 1987 was 78, and 36 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelak 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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