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Gajeski Family History

Gajeski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Gajewski. The surname Gajeski is also found in Poland where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Gajeski family from?

You can see how Gajeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gajeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gajeski families living in Minnesota. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gajeski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gajeski families in 1920.
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What did your Gajeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gajeski. 30% of Gajeski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Gajeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Gajeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gajeski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gajeski. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gajeski. For the veterans among your Gajeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gajeski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gajeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gajeski in 1961 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gajeski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gajeski 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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