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Gierlinski Family History

Gierlinski 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: Zielinski, Bielinski, Wiercinski, Cielinski, Berlinski, Cieslinski

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gierlinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlinski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gierlinski. 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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There are 65 military records available for the last name Gierlinski. For the veterans among your Gierlinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlinski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Gierlinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gierlinski in 1978 was 46, and 82 in 1999.

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