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Gromek Family History

Gromek Name Meaning

Polish: from a diminutive of Grom .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gronek, Groszek, Glodek, Rojek, Grom, Rolek, Rozek, Hronek, Domek

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Where is the Gromek family from?

You can see how Gromek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gromek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gromek families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gromek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gromek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gromek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromek. 63% of Gromek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gromek women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    63%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Gromek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromek 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Gromek. 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 257 military records available for the last name Gromek. For the veterans among your Gromek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gromek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gromek in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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