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Gumkowski Family History

Gumkowski 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: Gutkowski, Zukowski, Kukowski, Galkowski, Lukowski, Sutkowski

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Where is the Gumkowski family from?

You can see how Gumkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gumkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gumkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gumkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumkowski 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 Gumkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Gumkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Gumkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumkowski 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gumkowski. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gumkowski. For the veterans among your Gumkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumkowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gumkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gumkowski in 1953 was 31, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumkowski 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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