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Groszek Family History

Groszek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from groszek a diminutive of grosz a copper coin.

Hence a metonymic occupational name for a moneyer or a nickname for a wealthy or money-conscious individual.

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


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Where is the Groszek family from?

You can see how Groszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Groszek families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Groszek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groszek 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 Groszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groszek. 34% of Groszek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Groszek women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groszek were Barber and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Groszek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Groszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groszek 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Groszek. 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 156 military records available for the last name Groszek. For the veterans among your Groszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groszek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Groszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groszek in 1958 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groszek 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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