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Greska Family History

Greska 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: Gresko, Kraska, Gress, Gruszka, Greek, Cresta, Gresham, Kresta

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Where is the Greska family from?

You can see how Greska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Greska families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Greska's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Greska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greska 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 Greska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greska. 56% of Greska men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Comber
    23%

What Greska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Greska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greska 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Greska. 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 396 military records available for the last name Greska. For the veterans among your Greska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Greska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greska in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greska 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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