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Grochala Family History

Grochala 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: Arocha, Prochazka, Gokhale, Rogala, Groshans, Grothaus, Aronhalt

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Where is the Grochala family from?

You can see how Grochala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grochala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grochala families living in Iowa. This was about 17% of all the recorded Grochala's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Grochala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grochala 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 Grochala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grochala. 34% of Grochala men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grochala women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grochala were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Grochala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Grochala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grochala 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Grochala. 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 135 military records available for the last name Grochala. For the veterans among your Grochala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grochala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grochala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grochala in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grochala 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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