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Gorlowski Family History

Gorlowski 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: Orlowski, Borowski, Borkowski, Kozlowski, Kotlowski, Korkowski

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Where is the Gorlowski family from?

You can see how Gorlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorlowski family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlowski's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gorlowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlowski 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 15 census records available for the last name Gorlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gorlowski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gorlowski. For the veterans among your Gorlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gorlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gorlowski in 1963 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlowski 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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