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Grzely Family History

Grzely 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: Greely, Gravely, Gruel, Gately, Greeley, Grell, Grzelak, Orzel

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Where is the Grzely family from?

You can see how Grzely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grzely family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grzely's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Grzely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Grzely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grzely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grzely. For the veterans among your Grzely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzely lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Grzely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grzely in 1982 was 70, and 42 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzely 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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