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Gratkowsky Family History

Gratkowsky 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: Ratkowski, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Frankowski, Szatkowski, Grabowski

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Where is the Gratkowsky family from?

You can see how Gratkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gratkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gratkowsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gratkowsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gratkowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Gratkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gratkowsky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gratkowsky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gratkowsky. For the veterans among your Gratkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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