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Gresack Family History

Gresack 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: Gresock, Reback, Rusak, Sack, Grasmick, Gressel, Reach, Gresens

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Where is the Gresack family from?

You can see how Gresack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gresack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gresack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresack 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 50 census records available for the last name Gresack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresack 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gresack. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gresack. For the veterans among your Gresack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gresack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gresack in 1966 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresack 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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