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Gramza Family History

Gramza Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for shambling person from the dialect word gramza ‘shambling’.

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


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Where is the Gramza family from?

You can see how Gramza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Gramza families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gramza's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gramza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramza 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 Gramza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gramza. 22% of Gramza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gramza women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gramza were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Trimmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Gramza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gramza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramza 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gramza. 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 397 military records available for the last name Gramza. For the veterans among your Gramza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gramza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gramza in 1956 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gramza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gramza 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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