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Grgich Family History

Grgich 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: Rich, Grice, Reich, Gleich, Grosch, Urich, Grech, Krich, Gerich

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Where is the Grgich family from?

You can see how Grgich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grgich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grgich families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grgich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grgich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grgich 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 Grgich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grgich. 47% of Grgich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grgich women worked as an Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Stone Cutter
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Fisherman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grgich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Grgich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grgich 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Grgich. 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 144 military records available for the last name Grgich. For the veterans among your Grgich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grgich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Grgich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grgich in 1957 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grgich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grgich 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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