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Grajek Family History

Grajek Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grajek family from?

You can see how Grajek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grajek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grajek families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Grajek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grajek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grajek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grajek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Power Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grajek. 46% of Grajek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grajek women worked as a Power Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    100%

What Grajek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Grajek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grajek 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Grajek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Grajek. For the veterans among your Grajek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grajek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grajek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grajek in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grajek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grajek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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