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Gorchak Family History

Gorchak 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: Gorham, Kopchak, Gorniak, Koschak, Marchak, Gorak, Yurchak, Goreham

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Where is the Gorchak family from?

You can see how Gorchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorchak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorchak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gorchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorchak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gorchak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gorchak. For the veterans among your Gorchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorchak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Gorchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorchak in 1977 was 58, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorchak 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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