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Goraj Family History

Goraj 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: Gora, Goral, Gorak, Graf, Gray, Mora, Grau, Gorman, Bora, Raj

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Where is the Goraj family from?

You can see how Goraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goraj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goraj families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goraj's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goraj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goraj 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 Goraj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goraj. 100% of Goraj men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goraj women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Goraj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Goraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goraj 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Goraj. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Goraj. For the veterans among your Goraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goraj lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Goraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goraj in 1951 was 23, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goraj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goraj 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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