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Gajowiak Family History

Gajowiak Surname 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: Janowiak, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak, Slowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak

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Where is the Gajowiak family from?

You can see how Gajowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gajowiak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gajowiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gajowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gajowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gajowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajowiak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gajowiak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gajowiak. For the veterans among your Gajowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajowiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gajowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gajowiak in 1962 was 68, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gajowiak 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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