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Griglak Family History

Griglak 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: Grzelak, Grigas, Grill, Grogan, Grignon, Wrigley, Hrivnak, Crigler

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Where is the Griglak family from?

You can see how Griglak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griglak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Griglak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Griglak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griglak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griglak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griglak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griglak. 24% of Griglak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Griglak women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Griglak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Griglak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griglak 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Griglak. 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 124 military records available for the last name Griglak. For the veterans among your Griglak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griglak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griglak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Griglak in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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