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Gorzelnik Family History

Gorzelnik 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: Gorelik, Gornik, Grzelak, Kostelnik, Grzesik, Gorelick, Gorrell

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Where is the Gorzelnik family from?

You can see how Gorzelnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzelnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzelnik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorzelnik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorzelnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzelnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gorzelnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gorzelnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzelnik 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gorzelnik. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gorzelnik. For the veterans among your Gorzelnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzelnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gorzelnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorzelnik in 1964 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzelnik 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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