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Gierczak Family History

Gierczak 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: Barczak, Gieck, Swierczek, Gierman, Jerzak, Niemczyk, Pietrzak

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Where is the Gierczak family from?

You can see how Gierczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gierczak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gierczak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gierczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierczak 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 Gierczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gierczak. 75% of Gierczak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gierczak women worked as a Packer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Gierczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Gierczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierczak 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gierczak. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gierczak. For the veterans among your Gierczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierczak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gierczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gierczak in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierczak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierczak 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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