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Gilewicz Family History

Gilewicz 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: Gleich, Miletich, Cieslewicz, Gurewitz, Jurewicz, Misiewicz, Gillick

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Where is the Gilewicz family from?

You can see how Gilewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilewicz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilewicz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilewicz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gilewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilewicz 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Gilewicz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gilewicz. For the veterans among your Gilewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilewicz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2001, in the United States, Gilewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilewicz in 1941 was 45, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilewicz 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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