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Gorskey Family History

Gorskey 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: Gorsky, Worsley, Gorse, Horsley, Gosney, Dorsey, Forsey, Gorney

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Where is the Gorskey family from?

You can see how Gorskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorskey 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 137 census records available for the last name Gorskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorskey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gorskey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gorskey. For the veterans among your Gorskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorskey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gorskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gorskey in 1968 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorskey 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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