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Grohowski Family History

Grohowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Grochowski.

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


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Where is the Grohowski family from?

You can see how Grohowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Grohowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Grohowski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Grohowski families in 1920.
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What did your Grohowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grohowski. 47% of Grohowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grohowski women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Grohowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Grohowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohowski 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Grohowski. 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 391 military records available for the last name Grohowski. For the veterans among your Grohowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohowski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grohowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grohowski in 1952 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grohowski 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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