This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grodek family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grodek Family History

Grodek 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: Godek, Grode, Gronek, Groden, Glodek, Gromek, Rode, Rodes, Grove

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grodek family from?

You can see how Grodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grodek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grodek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grodek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grodek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grodek. 100% of Grodek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grodek women worked as an Assembler.

View Census Data for Grodek | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Grodek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Grodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grodek

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Grodek. 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.

View all Grodek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Grodek. For the veterans among your Grodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grodek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grodek family history

Discover More

What is the average Grodek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grodek in 1955 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grodek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodek 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grodek family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial