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Gestwicki Family History

Gestwicki 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: Bestwick, Beswick, Sawicki, Lewicki, Stawicki, Goswick, Westrick

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Where is the Gestwicki family from?

You can see how Gestwicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestwicki family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gestwicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gestwicki families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestwicki's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gestwicki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestwicki 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 Gestwicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Dealer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gestwicki. 25% of Gestwicki men worked as a Coal Dealer and 100% of Gestwicki women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Coal Dealer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Grinder
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gestwicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Gestwicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestwicki 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gestwicki. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gestwicki. For the veterans among your Gestwicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestwicki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gestwicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gestwicki in 1963 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestwicki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestwicki 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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