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Grochowski Family History

Grochowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Grochów Grochy or Grochowce from groch ‘pea’.

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


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Where is the Grochowski family from?

You can see how Grochowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grochowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grochowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grochowski family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grochowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grochowski families in 1891.
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What did your Grochowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grochowski. 26% of Grochowski men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Grochowski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grochowski were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grochowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grochowski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grochowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grochowski. For the veterans among your Grochowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grochowski lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Grochowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grochowski in 1942 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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