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Gawalis Family History

Gawalis Surname 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: Karalis, Galanis, Gawlik, Lawlis, Gallis, Galati, Gatlin, Allis

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Where is the Gawalis family from?

You can see how Gawalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gawalis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawalis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gawalis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gawalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawalis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gawalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Gawalis. For the veterans among your Gawalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawalis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gawalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gawalis in 1968 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawalis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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