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Gecewicz Family History

Gecewicz Name 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: Gerwitz, Gurewitz, Jurewicz, Lechowicz, Fenwick, Benedict, Sedgwick

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Where is the Gecewicz family from?

You can see how Gecewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gecewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gecewicz families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gecewicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gecewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gecewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gecewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gecewicz. 38% of Gecewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Box Man
    13%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Gecewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gecewicz 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gecewicz. 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 170 military records available for the last name Gecewicz. For the veterans among your Gecewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gecewicz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gecewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gecewicz in 1965 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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