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Gajski Family History

Gajski 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: Rajski, Garski, Gajeski, Laski, Ganske, Gorski, Gaska, Walski, Gasko

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Where is the Gajski family from?

You can see how Gajski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gajski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gajski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gajski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gajski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gajski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gajski. 100% of Gajski women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gajski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajski 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gajski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gajski. For the veterans among your Gajski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gajski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gajski in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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