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Gawalski Family History

Gawalski 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: Kowalski, Goralski, Pawelski, Walski, Rafalski, Zawadski, Wolski

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Where is the Gawalski family from?

You can see how Gawalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawalski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gawalski families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawalski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gawalski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gawalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawalski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gawalski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gawalski. For the veterans among your Gawalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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