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Gielski Family History

Gielski 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: Bielski, Sielski, Cegielski, Ziemski, Jagielski, Bilski, Gieske

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Where is the Gielski family from?

You can see how Gielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gielski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gielski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gielski families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gielski's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gielski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gielski 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 Gielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gielski. 100% of Gielski 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
    100%

What Gielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gielski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gielski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gielski. For the veterans among your Gielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gielski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Gielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gielski in 1957 was 46, and 16 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gielski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gielski 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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