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Grabowsky Family History

Grabowsky Name 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: Grabowski, Gradowski, Hrabovsky, Graboski, Rakowsky, Rakowski

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Where is the Grabowsky family from?

You can see how Grabowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grabowsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grabowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Grabowsky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grabowsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grabowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grabowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grabowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grabowsky. 32% of Grabowsky men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Grabowsky women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grabowsky were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fishing
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grabowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grabowsky 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grabowsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grabowsky. For the veterans among your Grabowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grabowsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grabowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grabowsky in 1956 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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