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Gortat Family History

Gortat 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: Horvat, Gorman, Gort, Great, Gott, Portal, Porta, Gora, Dorta, Gorga

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Where is the Gortat family from?

You can see how Gortat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gortat families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gortat's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gortat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortat 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 Gortat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gortat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Gortat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortat 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gortat. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gortat. For the veterans among your Gortat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gortat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gortat in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortat 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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