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Gregaitis Family History

Gregaitis 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: Zemaitis, Gudaitis, Regis, Arvanitis, Great, Freitas, Greaves, Regas

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Where is the Gregaitis family from?

You can see how Gregaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gregaitis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gregaitis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gregaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gregaitis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Finisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gregaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregaitis 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Gregaitis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gregaitis. For the veterans among your Gregaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregaitis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gregaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gregaitis in 1957 was 48, and 39 in 2004.

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