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Grasky Family History

Grasky 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: Grasty, Gray, Grass, Kraska, Lasky, Graney, Rasey, Grasley, Graser

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Where is the Grasky family from?

You can see how Grasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grasky families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grasky's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Grasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grasky. 100% of Grasky 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Grasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grasky. 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 Grasky. For the veterans among your Grasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Grasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grasky in 1963 was 58, and 72 in 2000.

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