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Gileski Family History

Gileski 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: Mileski, Giles, Zaleski, Poleski, Galecki, Maleski, Waleski, Galewski

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Where is the Gileski family from?

You can see how Gileski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gileski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gileski family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gileski's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Gileski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gileski 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 96 census records available for the last name Gileski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gileski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gileski. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gileski. For the veterans among your Gileski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gileski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Gileski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gileski in 1954 was 63, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gileski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gileski 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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