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Gawlik Family History

Gawlik Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Gaweł (see Gawel). This surname is also found in Germany. Compare Gavlick.

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


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Where is the Gawlik family from?

You can see how Gawlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawlik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gawlik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gawlik families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawlik's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gawlik families in 1880.
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What did your Gawlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gawlik. 31% of Gawlik men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gawlik women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gawlik were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gawlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawlik 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gawlik. 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 992 military records available for the last name Gawlik. For the veterans among your Gawlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawlik lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gawlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gawlik in 1950 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawlik 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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