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Gasior Name Meaning

Polish (Gąsior): from gąsior ‘gander’ hence a nickname for a man thought to resemble a gander in some way or metonymic occupational name for a keeper of geese.

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


Similar surnames: Ganster, Kosior, Rasor, Astor, Gonsior, Gallop, Wasik, Pastor, Galik

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Where is the Gasior family from?

You can see how Gasior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasior family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gasior families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Gasior families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Gasior's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gasior families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasior surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gasior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gasior. 25% of Gasior men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Gasior women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gasior were Farmer 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
    25%
  • Labor
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gasior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasior 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Gasior. 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 626 military records available for the last name Gasior. For the veterans among your Gasior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasior lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gasior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gasior in 1955 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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