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Goorsky Family History

Goorsky 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: Gorsky, Grodsky, Gorski, Dworsky, Dvorsky, Goolsby, Gursky, Dorsky

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Where is the Goorsky family from?

You can see how Goorsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goorsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goorsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goorsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorsky 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 66 census records available for the last name Goorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goorsky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Goorsky. For the veterans among your Goorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Goorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goorsky in 1973 was 37, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorsky 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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