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Gilecki Family History

Gilecki 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: Galecki, Pilecki, Dolecki, Gieck, Gorecki, Malecki, Solecki, Bialecki

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Where is the Gilecki family from?

You can see how Gilecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilecki family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilecki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gilecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilecki 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gilecki. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilecki. For the veterans among your Gilecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilecki lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Gilecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilecki in 1994 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilecki 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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