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Gapinski Family History

Gapinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Gapiński): habitational name for someone from a place called Gapinin in Łódź Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Gapinski family from?

You can see how Gapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Gapinski families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gapinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gapinski families in 1920.
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What did your Gapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gapinski. 29% of Gapinski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Gapinski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gapinski were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Office Worker
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapinski 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Gapinski. 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 641 military records available for the last name Gapinski. For the veterans among your Gapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapinski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gapinski in 1962 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gapinski 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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