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Gresak Family History

Gresak 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: Rusak, Great, Gress, Greek, Gresham, Prusak, Lesak, Grzelak, Grzesiak

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Where is the Gresak family from?

You can see how Gresak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresak family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Gresak families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gresak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresak 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 Gresak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Gresak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gresak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gresak. 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 117 military records available for the last name Gresak. For the veterans among your Gresak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Gresak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gresak in 1957 was 57, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresak 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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