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Gawrych Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Gawrzyjał a vernacular form of Gabriel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gawrys, Gabrick, Gabrys, Grech, Gasch, Groch, Tadych, Gach, Krych

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Where is the Gawrych family from?

You can see how Gawrych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawrych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gawrych families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gawrych's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gawrych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawrych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gawrych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gawrych. 61% of Gawrych men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gawrych women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gawrych were Clerk and Auditor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Auditor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Gawrych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawrych 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gawrych. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 198 military records available for the last name Gawrych. For the veterans among your Gawrych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawrych lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gawrych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gawrych in 1966 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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