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Gajkowski Family History

Gajkowski 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: Galkowski, Majkowski, Rajkowski, Zajkowski, Falkowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Gajkowski family from?

You can see how Gajkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gajkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gajkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gajkowski families in 1920.
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What did your Gajkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gajkowski. 63% of Gajkowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gajkowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gajkowski were Butcher and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Butcher
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Gajkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajkowski 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gajkowski. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gajkowski. For the veterans among your Gajkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajkowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gajkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gajkowski in 1956 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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