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Gramkow Family History

Gramkow 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: Rakow, Granzow, Grabow, Rambow, Rackow, Ramlow, Grambo, Krakow

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Where is the Gramkow family from?

You can see how Gramkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gramkow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gramkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gramkow families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gramkow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gramkow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gramkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gramkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gramkow. 80% of Gramkow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Helper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gramkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gramkow 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gramkow. 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 166 military records available for the last name Gramkow. For the veterans among your Gramkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gramkow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gramkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gramkow in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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