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Gajewski Family History

Gajewski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Gaj (from gaj ‘grove’) Gajew or Gajewo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gajewski family from?

You can see how Gajewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajewski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gajewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gajewski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gajewski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gajewski families in 1880.
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What did your Gajewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gajewski. 22% of Gajewski men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Gajewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gajewski were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Assembler
    6%

What Gajewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gajewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajewski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gajewski. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gajewski. For the veterans among your Gajewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajewski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gajewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gajewski in 1945 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gajewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gajewski 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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