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Grelyak Family History

Grelyak 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: Grella, Grzelak, Great, Greenan, Rella, Greek, Pelak, Gresham, Selak

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Where is the Grelyak family from?

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

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

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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

  • General Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Grelyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelyak 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 Grelyak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grelyak. For the veterans among your Grelyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelyak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grelyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grelyak in 1968 was 71, and 65 in 2001.

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