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Gierak Family History

Gierak 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: Riera, Gera, Kieran, Mierau, Mieras, Bielak, Gieck, Sirak, Mizerak

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Where is the Gierak family from?

You can see how Gierak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gierak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gierak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierak. 100% of Gierak women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gierak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gierak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierak 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gierak. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gierak. For the veterans among your Gierak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gierak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gierak in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierak 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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