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Gwardiak Family History

Gwardiak Name 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: Guardia, Garlick, Warwick, Garrick, Giardino, Graddick, Garcia

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Where is the Gwardiak family from?

You can see how Gwardiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwardiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gwardiak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwardiak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gwardiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwardiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwardiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwardiak. 100% of Gwardiak 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%
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gwardiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwardiak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gwardiak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gwardiak. For the veterans among your Gwardiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwardiak lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1991, in the United States, Gwardiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gwardiak in 1943 was 19, and 89 in 1991.

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