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Gronowski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Gronów of which there are numerous examples throughout Poland or Gronówek.

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


Similar surnames: Bronowski, Gradowski, Klonowski, Mrozowski, Roznowski, Ogrodowski

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Where is the Gronowski family from?

You can see how Gronowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Gronowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gronowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gronowski families in 1920.
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What did your Gronowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gronowski. 34% of Gronowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gronowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gronowski were Waiter and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gronowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronowski 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Gronowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 461 military records available for the last name Gronowski. For the veterans among your Gronowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronowski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gronowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gronowski in 1947 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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