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Gerkowski Family History

Gerkowski 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Galkowski

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gerkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkowski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gerkowski. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Gerkowski. For the veterans among your Gerkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gerkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerkowski in 1972 was 79, and 92 in 2000.

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