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Gwozdzik Family History

Gwozdzik 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: Gwozdz, Brodzik, Mlodzik, Gazdik, Twardzik, Gornik, Wozniak, Ghezzi

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Where is the Gwozdzik family from?

You can see how Gwozdzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwozdzik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gwozdzik family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwozdzik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gwozdzik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwozdzik 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 Gwozdzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwozdzik. 100% of Gwozdzik men worked as a Dishwasher.

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

What Gwozdzik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gwozdzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwozdzik 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gwozdzik. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gwozdzik. For the veterans among your Gwozdzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwozdzik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gwozdzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gwozdzik in 1971 was 76, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwozdzik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwozdzik 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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