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Griskowitz Family History

Griskowitz 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: Rakowitz, Gershowitz, Moskowitz, Lipkowitz, Herskowitz, Smilowitz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griskowitz 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 Griskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griskowitz. 100% of Griskowitz men worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Griskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griskowitz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Griskowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Griskowitz. For the veterans among your Griskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griskowitz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Griskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Griskowitz in 1977 was 75, and 94 in 1997.

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