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Grodecky Family History

Grodecky 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: Grodsky, Brodsky, Brobeck, Radecki, Grody, Robeck, Gorecki, Grodzicki

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Where is the Grodecky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodecky 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 Grodecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodecky. 60% of Grodecky 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Grodecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodecky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grodecky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grodecky. For the veterans among your Grodecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodecky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Grodecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grodecky in 1964 was 71, and 78 in 1992.

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