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Grockowski Family History

Grockowski 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: Grochowski, Grocholski, Mroczkowski, Gronowski, Grohowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Grockowski family from?

You can see how Grockowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grockowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grockowski families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grockowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grockowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grockowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Grockowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grockowski 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grockowski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grockowski. For the veterans among your Grockowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grockowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Grockowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grockowski in 1981 was 51, and 76 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grockowski 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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