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Gawelko Family History

Gawelko 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: Gawel, Pavelko, Gabel, Gallo, Kaneko, Valko, Galecki, Gamelin, Gamel

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Where is the Gawelko family from?

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

What did your Gawelko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gawelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawelko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gawelko. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gawelko. For the veterans among your Gawelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawelko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gawelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gawelko in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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