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Grontkowski Family History

Grontkowski 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: Gronowski, Bronikowski, Rostkowski, Piontkowski, Frankowski

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Where is the Grontkowski family from?

You can see how Grontkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grontkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grontkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grontkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Grontkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grontkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grontkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grontkowski. 38% of Grontkowski men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Grontkowski women worked as a Receptionist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    100%
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What Grontkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Grontkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grontkowski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grontkowski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Grontkowski. For the veterans among your Grontkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grontkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Grontkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grontkowski in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2000.

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