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Grzesiak Family History

Grzesiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from a short 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 Grzesiak family from?

You can see how Grzesiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzesiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grzesiak families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Grzesiak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grzesiak families in 1920.
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What did your Grzesiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzesiak. 30% of Grzesiak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Grzesiak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzesiak were Salesman and Presser.

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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
    30%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Printer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Presser
    40%

What Grzesiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Grzesiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzesiak 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Grzesiak. 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 384 military records available for the last name Grzesiak. For the veterans among your Grzesiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzesiak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grzesiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grzesiak in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzesiak 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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