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Graykowski Family History

Graykowski 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: Rakowski, Frankowski, Grabowski, Galkowski, Ratkowski, Grzybowski

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Where is the Graykowski family from?

You can see how Graykowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graykowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Graykowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graykowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Graykowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graykowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graykowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graykowski. 60% of Graykowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Graykowski women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • Bench Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Graykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graykowski 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 Graykowski. 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 46 military records available for the last name Graykowski. For the veterans among your Graykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graykowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Graykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Graykowski in 1967 was 69, and 51 in 2003.

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