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Geroski Family History

Geroski 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: Gorski, Broski, Gronski, Gurski, Grossi, Grocki, Peruski, Garski

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Where is the Geroski family from?

You can see how Geroski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geroski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Geroski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Geroski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Geroski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geroski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geroski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geroski. 60% of Geroski men worked as a Cabinet Maker. .

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Geroski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Geroski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Geroski. For the veterans among your Geroski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geroski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geroski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geroski in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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