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Gowacki Family History

Gowacki 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: Nowacki, Glowacki, Rogacki, Kownacki, Gorecki, Nowicki, Kolacki

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Where is the Gowacki family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowacki 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 Gowacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gowacki. 100% of Gowacki men worked as a Metal Finisher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metal Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gowacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowacki 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gowacki. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gowacki. For the veterans among your Gowacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowacki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Gowacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gowacki in 1964 was 82, and 61 in 1991.

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