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Grzes Family History

Grzes 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: Gries, Green, Grass, Giles, Fries, Gates, Gross, Ries, Gruss, Gruen

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Where is the Grzes family from?

You can see how Grzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grzes family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grzes's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Grzes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzes 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 Grzes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automatic Machine was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grzes. 100% of Grzes men worked as an Automatic Machine.

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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

  • Automatic Machine
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Grzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Grzes. 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 127 military records available for the last name Grzes. For the veterans among your Grzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grzes in 1964 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grzes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzes 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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