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Gawinski Family History

Gawinski 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: Galinski, Gapinski, Gavinski, Kaminski, Babinski, Kalinski, Malinski

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Where is the Gawinski family from?

You can see how Gawinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gawinski families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gawinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gawinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gawinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gawinski. 100% of Gawinski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gawinski women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • House Maid
    23%
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What Gawinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Gawinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawinski 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gawinski. 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 142 military records available for the last name Gawinski. For the veterans among your Gawinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gawinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gawinski in 1952 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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