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Goursky Family History

Goursky 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: Gursky, Gorsky, Coursey, Gorski, Gourley, Gusky, Gurske, Gurski

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Where is the Goursky family from?

You can see how Goursky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goursky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goursky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Goursky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goursky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goursky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goursky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Goursky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goursky 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goursky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Goursky. For the veterans among your Goursky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goursky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Goursky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goursky in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goursky 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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