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Grochalski Family History

Grochalski 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: Grocholski, Grochowski, Michalski, Rogalski, Kochanski, Goralski

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Where is the Grochalski family from?

You can see how Grochalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grochalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grochalski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grochalski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grochalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grochalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grochalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Kitchen Help was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grochalski. 100% of Grochalski women worked as a Kitchen Help.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Kitchen Help
    100%

What Grochalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Grochalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grochalski 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Grochalski. 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 159 military records available for the last name Grochalski. For the veterans among your Grochalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grochalski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Grochalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grochalski in 1969 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grochalski 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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