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Grokowski Family History

Grokowski 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: Gronowski, Grohowski, Rakowski, Grabowski, Glogowski, Bronowski

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Where is the Grokowski family from?

You can see how Grokowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grokowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grokowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grokowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grokowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grokowski families in 1880.
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What did your Grokowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Grokowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grokowski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grokowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grokowski. For the veterans among your Grokowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grokowski lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grokowski 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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