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Gresek Family History

Gresek 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: Greek, Green, Giesel, Creek, Gressel, Gresens, Griesel, Grueser

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Where is the Gresek family from?

You can see how Gresek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gresek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gresek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresek 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 16 census records available for the last name Gresek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gresek. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gresek. For the veterans among your Gresek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresek lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Gresek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gresek in 1982 was 61, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresek 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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