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Gierlak Family History

Gierlak 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: Bielak, Gierman, Cieslak, Dierlam, German, Guerra, Perla, Bierly

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Where is the Gierlak family from?

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

In 1940, Machine Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gierlak. 100% of Gierlak men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Gierlak women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gierlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gierlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlak 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gierlak. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gierlak. For the veterans among your Gierlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gierlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gierlak in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierlak 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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