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Grodecki Family History

Grodecki 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: Radecki, Gorecki, Grodzicki, Gromacki, Grocki, Brobeck, Galecki

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Where is the Grodecki family from?

You can see how Grodecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grodecki families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Grodecki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grodecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodecki 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 Grodecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodecki. 56% of Grodecki men worked as a 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
    56%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Grodecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Grodecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodecki 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Grodecki. 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 254 military records available for the last name Grodecki. For the veterans among your Grodecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodecki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grodecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grodecki in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grodecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodecki 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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