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Grzechowiak Family History

Grzechowiak 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: Grzeskowiak, Piechowiak, Orzechowski, Stachowiak, Trzeciak

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Where is the Grzechowiak family from?

You can see how Grzechowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grzechowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Grzechowiak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grzechowiak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grzechowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grzechowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grzechowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grzechowiak. 48% of Grzechowiak 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
    48%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%
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What Grzechowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Grzechowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grzechowiak 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Grzechowiak. 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 263 military records available for the last name Grzechowiak. For the veterans among your Grzechowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grzechowiak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Grzechowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grzechowiak in 1941 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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