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Gorzala Family History

Gorzala 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: Worzalla, Gornall, Gonzaga, Goral, Grala, Gonzalo, Gorman, Gorrell

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Where is the Gorzala family from?

You can see how Gorzala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzala family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorzala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gorzala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gorzala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gorzala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzala 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gorzala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorzala. For the veterans among your Gorzala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzala lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Gorzala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gorzala in 1971 was 85, and 65 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzala 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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