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Gorwoda Family History

Gorwoda 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: Gordon, Goody, Goda, Corona, Korda, Gironda, Sonoda, Good, Roda

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Where is the Gorwoda family from?

You can see how Gorwoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorwoda family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorwoda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorwoda families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gorwoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwoda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gorwoda. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gorwoda. For the veterans among your Gorwoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorwoda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Gorwoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gorwoda in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorwoda 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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