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Gierczyk Family History

Gierczyk 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: Niemczyk, Graczyk, Gieck, Swierczek, Pilarczyk, Piercy, Piercey

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Where is the Gierczyk family from?

You can see how Gierczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierczyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierczyk family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gierczyk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gierczyk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gierczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierczyk 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gierczyk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gierczyk. For the veterans among your Gierczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierczyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gierczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gierczyk in 1962 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierczyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierczyk 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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