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Grenko Family History

Grenko 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: Renko, Grenke, Gresko, Franko, Gren, Grenz, Greek, Renk, Benko, Greco

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Where is the Grenko family from?

You can see how Grenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Grenko families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Grenko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenko. 29% of Grenko men worked as a Miner and 100% of Grenko women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Miner
    29%
  • Coal Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Assembler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Grenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Grenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenko 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Grenko. 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 189 military records available for the last name Grenko. For the veterans among your Grenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grenko in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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