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Gierowski Family History

Gierowski 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: Kiedrowski, Pietrowski, Mirowski, Borowski, Petrowski, Ostrowski

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Where is the Gierowski family from?

You can see how Gierowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gierowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierowski 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 33 census records available for the last name Gierowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierowski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gierowski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gierowski. For the veterans among your Gierowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1986, in the United States, Gierowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gierowski in 1961 was 33, and 39 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierowski 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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