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Gawalek Family History

Gawalek 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: Walek, Chwalek, Kawalec, Gawley, Gawlik, Pawelek, Gawlak, Gale

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Where is the Gawalek family from?

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

What did your Gawalek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gawalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawalek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gawalek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gawalek. For the veterans among your Gawalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawalek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Gawalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gawalek in 1958 was 34, and 2 in 1997.

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