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Gatnarek Family History

Gatnarek 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: Kanarek, Starek, Gagnard, Kasparek, Janacek, Grabarek, Bednarek

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Where is the Gatnarek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatnarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gatnarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gatnarek. 100% of Gatnarek men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gatnarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatnarek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gatnarek. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gatnarek. For the veterans among your Gatnarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatnarek lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Gatnarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gatnarek in 1981 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

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