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Grebowski Family History

Grebowski 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, Grzybowski, Gronowski, Rekowski, Gradowski, Grohowski

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Where is the Grebowski family from?

You can see how Grebowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grebowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grebowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grebowski families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grebowski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grebowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grebowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grebowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grebowski. 50% of Grebowski men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Grebowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grebowski 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Grebowski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grebowski. For the veterans among your Grebowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grebowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Grebowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grebowski in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 1999.

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