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Gretka Family History

Gretka 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, Gaeta, Rutka, Gretz, Grifka, Grella, Reta, Repka, Garstka

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Where is the Gretka family from?

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

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Gretka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gretka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gretka. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gretka. For the veterans among your Gretka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gretka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gretka in 1968 was 51, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gretka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gretka 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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