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Gronek Family History

Gronek Name Meaning

Polish: occupational name for someone who sold or cultivated grapes a derivative of grono ‘grape’.

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


Similar surnames: Groner, Rolek, Grover, Gromek, Gruner, Graner, Grose, Broner, Fronek

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Where is the Gronek family from?

You can see how Gronek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gronek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gronek families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gronek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gronek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gronek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gronek. 22% of Gronek 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
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
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What Gronek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Gronek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronek 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Gronek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Gronek. For the veterans among your Gronek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gronek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gronek in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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