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Grzyb Family History

Grzyb Surname Meaning

Polish: from grzyb ‘mushroom’ applied as a nickname for a dull old man

or a metonymic occupational name for someone who collected and sold edible fungi.

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


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Where is the Grzyb family from?

You can see how Grzyb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzyb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Grzyb families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Grzyb's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grzyb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzyb 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 Grzyb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grzyb. 43% of Grzyb men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grzyb women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grzyb were Truck Driver 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grzyb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzyb 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Grzyb. 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 553 military records available for the last name Grzyb. For the veterans among your Grzyb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzyb lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grzyb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grzyb in 1960 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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