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Gavelek Family History

Gavelek 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: Gateley, Gavel, Pawelek, Gale, Gabel, Galler, Galley, Lavelle, Galle

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Where is the Gavelek family from?

You can see how Gavelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavelek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gavelek families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gavelek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gavelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavelek 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 Gavelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavelek. 50% of Gavelek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gavelek women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gavelek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Gavelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavelek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gavelek. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gavelek. For the veterans among your Gavelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavelek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gavelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gavelek in 1964 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gavelek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavelek 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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