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Gribowski Family History

Gribowski 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, Grzybowski, Gronowski, Gradowski, Grohowski, Graboski

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Where is the Gribowski family from?

You can see how Gribowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gribowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gribowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gribowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gribowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gribowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gribowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gribowski 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gribowski. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gribowski. For the veterans among your Gribowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gribowski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Gribowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gribowski in 1976 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gribowski 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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