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Grodowitz Family History

Grodowitz 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: Aronowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Gershowitz, Borowitz, Goodwill, Gritz

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Where is the Grodowitz family from?

You can see how Grodowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grodowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grodowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Grodowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodowitz 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 Grodowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodowitz. 100% of Grodowitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Grodowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodowitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grodowitz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grodowitz. For the veterans among your Grodowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grodowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grodowitz in 1968 was 79, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodowitz 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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