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Gawoski Family History

Gawoski 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: Jaworski, Zaworski, Janoski, Rawski, Gawronski, Gadomski, Garski

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Where is the Gawoski family from?

You can see how Gawoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gawoski family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gawoski's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Gawoski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gawoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawoski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gawoski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gawoski. For the veterans among your Gawoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawoski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Gawoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gawoski in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawoski 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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