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Gnatkowski Family History

Gnatkowski 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: Szatkowski, Ignatowski, Galkowski, Ratkowski, Matkowski, Piatkowski

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Where is the Gnatkowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gnatkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gnatkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Gnatkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gnatkowski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gnatkowski. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gnatkowski. For the veterans among your Gnatkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gnatkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gnatkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gnatkowski in 1963 was 76, and 26 in 2004.

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