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Grzan Family History

Grzan 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: Gran, German, Green, Guan, Graf, Gray, Grau, Kazan, Grant, Organ

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzan 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 Grzan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Grzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzan 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Grzan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Grzan. For the veterans among your Grzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Grzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grzan in 1969 was 69, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzan 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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