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Grzybek Family History

Grzybek Surname Meaning

Polish: from grzybek a diminutive of grzyb ‘mushroom’ see Grzyb.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grzybek family from?

You can see how Grzybek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzybek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Grzybek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grzybek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grzybek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzybek 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 Grzybek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner and Stuff And Pack Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzybek. 38% of Grzybek men worked as a Coal Miner and 50% of Grzybek women worked as a Stuff And Pack Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzybek were Moulders Finisher and 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

  • Coal Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Moulders Finisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stuff And Pack Hand
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Grzybek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Grzybek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzybek 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Grzybek. 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 209 military records available for the last name Grzybek. For the veterans among your Grzybek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzybek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grzybek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grzybek in 1951 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzybek 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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