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Gorodetzky Family History

Gorodetzky 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: Grodsky, Goetzke, Redetzke, Goody, Brodsky, Goodbody, Zaretsky

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Where is the Gorodetzky family from?

You can see how Gorodetzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorodetzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorodetzky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorodetzky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gorodetzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorodetzky 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 Gorodetzky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Gorodetzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Gorodetzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorodetzky 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Gorodetzky. 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 Gorodetzky. For the veterans among your Gorodetzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorodetzky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Gorodetzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gorodetzky in 1963 was 76, and 40 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorodetzky 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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