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Grudek Family History

Grudek 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: Gruden, Rudek, Gruber, Grumet, Gruen, Ruden, Radek, Gruben, Bruder

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Where is the Grudek family from?

You can see how Grudek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grudek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grudek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grudek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grudek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Grudek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grudek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grudek. For the veterans among your Grudek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Grudek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grudek in 1975 was 44, and 82 in 1997.

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