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Gapski Family History

Gapski 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: Garski, Laski, Ganske, Lipski, Rajski, Gorski, Gaska, Walski, Gasko

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Where is the Gapski family from?

You can see how Gapski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gapski families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gapski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gapski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gapski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gapski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gapski. 28% of Gapski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Baker
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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What Gapski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Gapski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapski 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gapski. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gapski. For the veterans among your Gapski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gapski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gapski in 1950 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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