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Gulczynski Family History

Gulczynski Surname Meaning

Polish (Gulczyński): habitational name for someone from a place called Gulcz in Greater Poland Voivodeship.

The name is derived from the term golec, which means ‘naked’.

This etymology is relevant for understanding the origins of the surname.

Such names often indicate a geographic connection to specific regions.

In this case, it highlights the individual's association with Gulcz.

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


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Where is the Gulczynski family from?

You can see how Gulczynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulczynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Gulczynski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gulczynski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gulczynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulczynski 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 Gulczynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulczynski. 25% of Gulczynski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gulczynski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gulczynski were Miner and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    43%
  • Spinner
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gulczynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Gulczynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulczynski 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gulczynski. 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 334 military records available for the last name Gulczynski. For the veterans among your Gulczynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulczynski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gulczynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gulczynski in 1964 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulczynski 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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