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Gierok Family History

Gierok 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: Gero, Giro, Gerou, Gieck, Geron, Gerow, Gerk, Giron, Gilroy, Giere

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Where is the Gierok family from?

You can see how Gierok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gierok families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gierok's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gierok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierok 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 Gierok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierok. 100% of Gierok men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Gierok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Gierok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierok 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gierok. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gierok. For the veterans among your Gierok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierok lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gierok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gierok in 1963 was 60, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierok 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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