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Grzesk Family History

Grzesk 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: Grzesik, Gress, Greek, Gries, Grzelak, Grzesiak, Griese, Griest

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Where is the Grzesk family from?

You can see how Grzesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grzesk family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grzesk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grzesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzesk 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 Grzesk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzesk. 72% of Grzesk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grzesk women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Grinder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Grzesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Grzesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzesk 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grzesk. 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 56 military records available for the last name Grzesk. For the veterans among your Grzesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzesk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grzesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grzesk in 1964 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grzesk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzesk 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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