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Granowski Family History

Granowski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grabowski, Gronowski, Gradowski, Rakowski, Frankowski, Baranowski

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Where is the Granowski family from?

You can see how Granowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Granowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Granowski families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Granowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Granowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granowski 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 Granowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Granowski. 38% of Granowski 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

What Granowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Granowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granowski 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Granowski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Granowski. For the veterans among your Granowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granowski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Granowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Granowski in 1959 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granowski 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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