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Gawrys Name Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of the personal name Gawrzyjal, a vernacular form of Gabriel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gabrys, Gawrych, Gabris, Parys, Gares, Mars, Garb, Gawron, Goeres

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Gawrys Family Origin

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You can see how Gawrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawrys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gawrys families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gawrys families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gawrys's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Gawrys families in 1920.
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Gawrys Family Occupations

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

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Gawrys Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gawrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawrys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gawrys. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gawrys. For the veterans among your Gawrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gawrys Life Expectancy

What is the average Gawrys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gawrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gawrys in 1961 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawrys ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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