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Gdowik Family History

Gdowik 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: Slowik, Dowie, Nowik, Gowin, Golik, Dowis, Gower, Gioia, Gornik

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Where is the Gdowik family from?

You can see how Gdowik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gdowik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gdowik family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gdowik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gdowik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gdowik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gdowik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Gdowik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gdowik 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gdowik. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gdowik. For the veterans among your Gdowik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gdowik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gdowik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gdowik in 1964 was 69, and 57 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gdowik 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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