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Grzena Family History

Grzena 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: Green, Gruen, Gren, Greenan, Grenz, Greene, Grana, Arena, Groen

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Where is the Grzena family from?

You can see how Grzena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grzena family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grzena's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grzena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzena 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 52 census records available for the last name Grzena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzena 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grzena. 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 73 military records available for the last name Grzena. For the veterans among your Grzena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzena lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Grzena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grzena in 1951 was 39, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzena 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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