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Grmek Family History

Grmek Name 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: Greek, Gromek, Green, Grime, Creek, Grumet, Gruen, Gren, Gruel, Domek

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Where is the Grmek family from?

You can see how Grmek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grmek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grmek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grmek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grmek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grmek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grmek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grmek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Grmek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grmek 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Grmek. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grmek. For the veterans among your Grmek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grmek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Grmek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grmek in 1969 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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