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Gatzek Family History

Gatzek 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: Matzek, Gates, Katzen, Patek, Gatz, Katzer, Matzen, Paszek, Gratzer

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Where is the Gatzek family from?

You can see how Gatzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gatzek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gatzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gatzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatzek 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 139 census records available for the last name Gatzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatzek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gatzek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gatzek. For the veterans among your Gatzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatzek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gatzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gatzek in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatzek 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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