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Gretkowski Family History

Gretkowski 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: Ratkowski, Rutkowski, Gutkowski, Rekowski, Rakowski, Frankowski

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gretkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gretkowski 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gretkowski. 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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There are 63 military records available for the last name Gretkowski. For the veterans among your Gretkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gretkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gretkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gretkowski in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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