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Gruchalski Family History

Gruchalski 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: Grocholski, Puchalski, Buchalski, Michalski, Spychalski, Kucharski

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Where is the Gruchalski family from?

You can see how Gruchalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruchalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gruchalski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruchalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gruchalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruchalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruchalski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gruchalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruchalski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gruchalski. 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 Gruchalski. For the veterans among your Gruchalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruchalski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gruchalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gruchalski in 1971 was 77, and 74 in 2001.

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