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Grzywa Family History

Grzywa Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from grzywa ‘mane shock of hair’.

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


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Where is the Grzywa family from?

You can see how Grzywa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzywa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grzywa families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grzywa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Grzywa families in 1920.
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What did your Grzywa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grzywa. 45% of Grzywa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Optician
    23%

What Grzywa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Grzywa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzywa 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Grzywa. 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 97 military records available for the last name Grzywa. For the veterans among your Grzywa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzywa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grzywa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grzywa in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grzywa 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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