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Grecek Family History

Grecek 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, Green, Creek, Grice, Grace, Reek, Reck, Rezek, Greco, Greven

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Where is the Grecek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grecek 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 Grecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grecek. 100% of Grecek men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Grecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grecek. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grecek. For the veterans among your Grecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Grecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grecek in 1976 was 57, and 81 in 2001.

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