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Griska Family History

Griska 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: Triska, Grifka, Riska, Kriska, Kraska, Siska, Grist, Miska, Gruszka

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Where is the Griska family from?

You can see how Griska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Griska families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Griska's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Griska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griska 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 Griska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griska. 100% of Griska men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Griska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griska 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Griska. 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 Griska. For the veterans among your Griska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Griska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Griska in 1963 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griska 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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