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Grzech Family History

Grzech 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: Orzech, Grech, Krech, Creech, Rech, Greco, Grosch, Breech, Groch

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Where is the Grzech family from?

You can see how Grzech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grzech families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Grzech's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Grzech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzech 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 Grzech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzech. 60% of Grzech men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grzech women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzech were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Grzech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Grzech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzech 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Grzech. 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 154 military records available for the last name Grzech. For the veterans among your Grzech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzech lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grzech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grzech in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grzech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzech 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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