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Gorkosky Family History

Gorkosky 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: Morosky, Gorsky, Orlosky, Borofsky, Borkowski, Grodsky, Trosky

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Where is the Gorkosky family from?

You can see how Gorkosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorkosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorkosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorkosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkosky 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 6 census records available for the last name Gorkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gorkosky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorkosky. For the veterans among your Gorkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkosky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Gorkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gorkosky in 1973 was 60, and 49 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkosky 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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