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Gorgei Family History

Gorgei 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: Gorges, George, Gore, Morgen, Borges, Gorse, Georger, Sorge, Forge

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Where is the Gorgei family from?

You can see how Gorgei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorgei family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorgei's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorgei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgei 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 Gorgei ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Welder
    100%

What Gorgei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gorgei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgei 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gorgei. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gorgei. For the veterans among your Gorgei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgei lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gorgei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gorgei in 1968 was 93, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorgei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorgei 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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