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Gajecki Family History

Gajecki 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: Galecki, Gajeski, Radecki, Gorecki, Lasecki, Marecki, Kawecki

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Where is the Gajecki family from?

You can see how Gajecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gajecki family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gajecki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gajecki families in 1920.
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What did your Gajecki ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gajecki ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gajecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajecki 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gajecki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Gajecki. For the veterans among your Gajecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajecki lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Gajecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gajecki in 1958 was 58, and 83 in 2000.

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