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Gawlinski Family History

Gawlinski 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: Galinski, Kalinski, Malinski, Golinski, Palinski, Gapinski, Gawronski

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Where is the Gawlinski family from?

You can see how Gawlinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawlinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gawlinski families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gawlinski's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Gawlinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawlinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gawlinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gawlinski. 58% of Gawlinski 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

What Gawlinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gawlinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawlinski 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Gawlinski. 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 183 military records available for the last name Gawlinski. For the veterans among your Gawlinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawlinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gawlinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gawlinski in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gawlinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawlinski 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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