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Gietek Family History

Gietek 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: Giesel, Petek, Gitter, Piatek, Giebel, Sistek, Witek, Greek, Geter

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gietek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gietek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gietek. 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 174 military records available for the last name Gietek. For the veterans among your Gietek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gietek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gietek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gietek in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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