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Gortva Family History

Gortva 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: Gort, Porta, Gora, Dorta, Gorga, Horta, Gorton, Orta, Gorter, Gorka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortva 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 Gortva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gortva. 100% of Gortva men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gortva women worked as a New Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Gortva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gortva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortva 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gortva. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gortva. For the veterans among your Gortva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortva lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Gortva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gortva in 1954 was 41, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortva 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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