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Gierszewski Family History

Gierszewski 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: Gerszewski, Kieliszewski, Pietruszewski, Liszewski, Ciszewski

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Where is the Gierszewski family from?

You can see how Gierszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Gierszewski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gierszewski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gierszewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierszewski 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 Gierszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierszewski. 42% of Gierszewski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Gierszewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Gierszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierszewski 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gierszewski. 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 168 military records available for the last name Gierszewski. For the veterans among your Gierszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierszewski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gierszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gierszewski in 1967 was 71, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierszewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierszewski 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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