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Gronaw Family History

Gronaw 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: Gronau, Grona, Granat, Grogan, Grone, Gaona, Grana, Groat, Ronan

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Where is the Gronaw family from?

You can see how Gronaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gronaw families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gronaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gronaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronaw 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 Gronaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gronaw. 100% of Gronaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gronaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Gronaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gronaw. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gronaw. For the veterans among your Gronaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronaw lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Gronaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gronaw in 1960 was 57, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gronaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronaw 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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