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Gorkin Family History

Gorkin 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: Forkin, Godkin, Orkin, Sorkin, Gorin, Gurkin, Gookin, Gordin, Gerkin

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Where is the Gorkin family from?

You can see how Gorkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gorkin families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gorkin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gorkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkin 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 Gorkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorkin. 34% of Gorkin men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Gorkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Gorkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkin 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Gorkin. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gorkin. For the veterans among your Gorkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gorkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorkin in 1965 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkin 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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