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Gierlowski Family History

Gierlowski 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: Pienkowski, Orlowski, Sierakowski, Wieckowski, Kiedrowski, Piorkowski

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Where is the Gierlowski family from?

You can see how Gierlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierlowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierlowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gierlowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gierlowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierlowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gierlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierlowski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gierlowski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gierlowski. For the veterans among your Gierlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierlowski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gierlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gierlowski in 1945 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierlowski 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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