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Goclowski Family History

Goclowski 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: Orlowski, Kozlowski, Kotlowski, Grochowski, Godlewski, Koslowski

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Where is the Goclowski family from?

You can see how Goclowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goclowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goclowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Goclowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goclowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goclowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goclowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goclowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goclowski. 100% of Goclowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Goclowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Goclowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goclowski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Goclowski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Goclowski. For the veterans among your Goclowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goclowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goclowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goclowski in 1966 was 66, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goclowski 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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