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Gilarski Family History

Gilarski 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: Pilarski, Pisarski, Gilardi, Sitarski, Winarski, Garski, Polanski

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Where is the Gilarski family from?

You can see how Gilarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilarski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gilarski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilarski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilarski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilarski 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 Gilarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilarski. 100% of Gilarski men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Gilarski women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Gilarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Gilarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilarski 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gilarski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gilarski. For the veterans among your Gilarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilarski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gilarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilarski in 1953 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilarski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilarski 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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