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Grudowski Family History

Grudowski 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: Gradowski, Grabowski, Ogrodowski, Brodowski, Gronowski, Guzowski

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Where is the Grudowski family from?

You can see how Grudowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grudowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grudowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Grudowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grudowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grudowski 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 Grudowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grudowski. 43% of Grudowski 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Grudowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Grudowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grudowski 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 Grudowski. 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 79 military records available for the last name Grudowski. For the veterans among your Grudowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grudowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grudowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grudowski in 1963 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grudowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grudowski 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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