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Grohowsky Family History

Grohowsky Name 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: Grohowski, Gronowski, Grochowski, Grabowski, Grodsky, Glogowski

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Where is the Grohowsky family from?

You can see how Grohowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grohowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grohowsky families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grohowsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grohowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grohowsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grohowsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Grohowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohowsky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grohowsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grohowsky. For the veterans among your Grohowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Grohowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grohowsky in 1966 was 67, and 87 in 1998.

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