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Grayek Family History

Grayek 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: Grayer, Grahek, Grajek, Gray, Grave, Graber, Graven, Grace, Radek

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Where is the Grayek family from?

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

What did your Grayek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Grayek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grayek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Grayek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Grayek. For the veterans among your Grayek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grayek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grayek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grayek in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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