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Gorkey Family History

Gorkey 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: Gorney, Gorley, Gorey, Gokey, Forkey, Horkey, Torney, Dorney, Gockel

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Where is the Gorkey family from?

You can see how Gorkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gorkey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorkey's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Gorkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkey 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 275 census records available for the last name Gorkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gorkey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gorkey. For the veterans among your Gorkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkey lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Gorkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gorkey in 1996 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkey 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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