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Gronski Surname Meaning

Polish (Groński): habitational name for someone from Grońsko in Greater Poland Voivodeship (named with the nickname Gron Grono from grono ‘bunch of grapes’).

Alternatively, it may refer to someone from Groń, the name of several places in the southern mountainous part of Lesser Poland.

These places are named with the regional word groń ‘ridge’.

As such, the surname Groński has geographical significance tied to its origins.

It reflects both cultural and linguistic aspects of Polish heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gronski family from?

You can see how Gronski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gronski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Gronski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gronski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gronski families in 1920.
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What did your Gronski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gronski. 40% of Gronski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gronski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gronski were Twister and Inspector.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Twister
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gronski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronski 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Gronski. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gronski. For the veterans among your Gronski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gronski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gronski in 1950 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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