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Gorczak Family History

Gorczak 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: Olczak, Barczak, Sobczak, Gorniak, Tomczak, Florczak, Jurczak

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Where is the Gorczak family from?

You can see how Gorczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorczak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorczak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorczak 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 23 census records available for the last name Gorczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorczak 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Gorczak. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gorczak. For the veterans among your Gorczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorczak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gorczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gorczak in 1978 was 90, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorczak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorczak 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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