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Gayetsky Family History

Gayetsky 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: Zaretsky, Savitsky, Zavesky, Galewski, Gajewski, Zavatsky, Turetsky

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Where is the Gayetsky family from?

You can see how Gayetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayetsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gayetsky family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gayetsky's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gayetsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gayetsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gayetsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gayetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayetsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gayetsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gayetsky. For the veterans among your Gayetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayetsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Gayetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gayetsky in 1956 was 46, and 64 in 2001.

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