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Grzelak Family History

Grzelak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Grzela a dialect pet form of the personal name Grzegorz from Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

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


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Where is the Grzelak family from?

You can see how Grzelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Grzelak families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grzelak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grzelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzelak 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 Grzelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzelak. 40% of Grzelak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grzelak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzelak were Grinder and Press 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
    40%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Grinder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Press Operator
    17%

What Grzelak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grzelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzelak 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Grzelak. 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 429 military records available for the last name Grzelak. For the veterans among your Grzelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzelak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grzelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grzelak in 1951 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzelak 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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