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Gricar Family History

Gricar Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Gričar): topographic name for someone who lived by a low hill derived from grič ‘low hill’.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 11.

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


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Where is the Gricar family from?

You can see how Gricar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gricar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gricar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gricar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gricar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gricar families in 1911.
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What did your Gricar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gricar. 43% of Gricar 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

What Gricar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Gricar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gricar 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 Gricar. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gricar. For the veterans among your Gricar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gricar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gricar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gricar in 1967 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gricar 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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