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Gapczynski Family History

Gapczynski 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: Galczynski, Garczynski, Kopczynski, Raczynski, Palczynski, Maczynski

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Where is the Gapczynski family from?

You can see how Gapczynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapczynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gapczynski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gapczynski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gapczynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gapczynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gapczynski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Gapczynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapczynski 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Gapczynski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gapczynski. For the veterans among your Gapczynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapczynski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Gapczynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gapczynski in 1956 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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