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Gresick Family History

Gresick 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, Grasmick, Remick, Reick, Redick, Bresnick, Renick, Grzesiak

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Where is the Gresick family from?

You can see how Gresick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gresick families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gresick family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresick's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gresick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresick 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 Gresick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Skilled Laborer
    100%

What Gresick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gresick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresick 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gresick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gresick. For the veterans among your Gresick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gresick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gresick in 1970 was 70, and 34 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresick 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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