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Grobowski Family History

Grobowski 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: Grabowski, Gronowski, Grohowski, Glogowski, Bronowski, Ogrodowski

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Where is the Grobowski family from?

You can see how Grobowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grobowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grobowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grobowski families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Grobowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grobowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grobowski 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 Grobowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grobowski. 33% of Grobowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grobowski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grobowski were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    33%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Grobowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Grobowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grobowski 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Grobowski. 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 107 military records available for the last name Grobowski. For the veterans among your Grobowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grobowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Grobowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grobowski in 1962 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grobowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grobowski 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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