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Grzeczka Family History

Grzeczka 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: Gruszka, Rzepka, Grzelak, Grzesik, Raczka, Kleczka, Mroczka, Reza

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Where is the Grzeczka family from?

You can see how Grzeczka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzeczka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grzeczka families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grzeczka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grzeczka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzeczka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grzeczka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grzeczka. 50% of Grzeczka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Grzeczka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzeczka 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grzeczka. 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 87 military records available for the last name Grzeczka. For the veterans among your Grzeczka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzeczka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grzeczka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grzeczka in 1966 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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