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Gryga Family History

Gryga 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: Grega, Ryba, Grogan, Rega, Goya, Grogg, Fraga, Rygg, Arya, Gragg

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Where is the Gryga family from?

You can see how Gryga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gryga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gryga families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gryga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gryga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryga 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 Gryga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gryga. 75% of Gryga 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
    75%
  • Weaver
    25%

What Gryga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Gryga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryga 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gryga. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gryga. For the veterans among your Gryga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gryga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gryga in 1966 was 89, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gryga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryga 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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