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Greck Family History

Greck 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: Reck, Greek, Greco, Grech, Gieck, Breck, Geck, Freck, Beck, Green

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Where is the Greck family from?

You can see how Greck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Greck families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Greck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greck 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 Greck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greck. 31% of Greck men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Greck women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greck were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greck 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Greck. 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 474 military records available for the last name Greck. For the veterans among your Greck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greck in 1956 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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