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Gorks Family History

Gorks 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: Gores, Gorka, Goris, Works, Yorks, Boris, York, Boros, Gore, Bork

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Where is the Gorks family from?

You can see how Gorks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gorks families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gorks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorks 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 Gorks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorks. 34% of Gorks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gorks women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coowner Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Gorks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorks 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gorks. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gorks. For the veterans among your Gorks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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