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Grochow Family History

Grochow 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: Rochow, Groch, Rockow, Prochnow, Rachow, Arocho, Rochon, Grosh, Roch

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Where is the Grochow family from?

You can see how Grochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grochow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grochow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grochow family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Grochow's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Grochow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grochow 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 Grochow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grochow. 63% of Grochow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grochow women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grochow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Grochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grochow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Grochow. 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 91 military records available for the last name Grochow. For the veterans among your Grochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grochow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grochow in 1964 was 66, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grochow 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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