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Grulkowski Family History

Grulkowski 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: Galkowski, Sulkowski, Krukowski, Rutkowski, Ruskowski, Gutkowski

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Where is the Grulkowski family from?

You can see how Grulkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grulkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grulkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Grulkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grulkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grulkowski 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 Grulkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grulkowski. 32% of Grulkowski men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Grulkowski women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grulkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Grulkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grulkowski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grulkowski. 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 138 military records available for the last name Grulkowski. For the veterans among your Grulkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grulkowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grulkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grulkowski in 1972 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grulkowski 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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