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Grencik Family History

Grencik 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: Psencik, Krenik, Renck, Francis, Gornik, Trench, Gren, Greif, Francia

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Where is the Grencik family from?

You can see how Grencik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grencik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grencik families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grencik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grencik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grencik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grencik ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grencik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Grencik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grencik 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Grencik. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grencik. For the veterans among your Grencik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grencik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Grencik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grencik in 1971 was 65, and 23 in 2004.

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