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Gerwatowski Family History

Gerwatowski 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: Grabowski, Gradowski, Rakowski, Paradowski, Baranowski, Poniatowski

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Where is the Gerwatowski family from?

You can see how Gerwatowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwatowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerwatowski family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerwatowski's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerwatowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwatowski 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 Gerwatowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerwatowski. 60% of Gerwatowski 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
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Gerwatowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gerwatowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwatowski 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gerwatowski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gerwatowski. For the veterans among your Gerwatowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwatowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gerwatowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerwatowski in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerwatowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwatowski 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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