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Grodowski Family History

Grodowski 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: Ogrodowski, Brodowski, Gronowski, Gradowski, Glodowski, Grohowski

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Where is the Grodowski family from?

You can see how Grodowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grodowski families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grodowski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grodowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Grodowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodowski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Grodowski. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grodowski. For the veterans among your Grodowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodowski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Grodowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grodowski in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodowski 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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