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Gredesky Family History

Gredesky 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: Grodsky, Brodsky, Greek, Greeley, Rediske, Repasky, Selesky, Goedecke

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gredesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredesky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gredesky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gredesky. For the veterans among your Gredesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredesky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gredesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gredesky in 1967 was 73, and 78 in 1996.

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