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Gawel Family History

Gawel Surname Meaning

Polish and in some cases probably also Sorbian (Gaweł): from the personal name Gaweł derived from Latin Gallus (see Gall) the name borne by a 7th-century Irish missionary who was very active in central Europe.

The extra syllable was introduced by analogy with Latin Paulus which yielded Polish and (old) Sorbian Paweł.

Compare Gavel and Czech Havel.

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


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Where is the Gawel family from?

You can see how Gawel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gawel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gawel families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gawel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gawel families in 1891.
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What did your Gawel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gawel. 25% of Gawel men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Gawel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gawel were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Beautician
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gawel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawel 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 Gawel. 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 539 military records available for the last name Gawel. For the veterans among your Gawel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gawel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gawel in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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