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Gormak Family History

Gormak 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: Gorman, Gorak, Norman, German, Forman, Dorman, Gornik, Orman, Goeman

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Where is the Gormak family from?

You can see how Gormak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gormak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gormak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gormak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gormak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormak 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 Gormak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gormak. 100% of Gormak men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gormak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormak 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 Gormak. 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 Gormak. For the veterans among your Gormak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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