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Grygowski Family History

Grygowski Surname 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: Krygowski, Grabowski, Glogowski, Grzybowski, Gronowski, Rogowski

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Where is the Grygowski family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Grygowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grygowski 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 Grygowski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grygowski. For the veterans among your Grygowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grygowski lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Grygowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grygowski in 1979 was 48, and 53 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grygowski 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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