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Grzeskowiak Family History

Grzeskowiak Surname Meaning

Polish (Grześkowiak): patronymic from the personal name Grzesiek a pet form of Grzegorz from Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

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


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Where is the Grzeskowiak family from?

You can see how Grzeskowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzeskowiak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grzeskowiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grzeskowiak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grzeskowiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grzeskowiak families in 1880.
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What did your Grzeskowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzeskowiak. 33% of Grzeskowiak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grzeskowiak women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzeskowiak were Press Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Driver
    11%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Press Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Grzeskowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grzeskowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzeskowiak 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Grzeskowiak. 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 643 military records available for the last name Grzeskowiak. For the veterans among your Grzeskowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzeskowiak lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grzeskowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grzeskowiak in 1947 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzeskowiak 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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