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Gorgacz Family History

Gorgacz 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: Gorga, Gorgas, Forgacs, Garbacz, Bogacz, Organ, Gorman, Grace, Morgan

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Where is the Gorgacz family from?

You can see how Gorgacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgacz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorgacz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gorgacz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorgacz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgacz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorgacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorgacz. 60% of Gorgacz men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Gorgacz women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Gorgacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gorgacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgacz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gorgacz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gorgacz. For the veterans among your Gorgacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgacz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gorgacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorgacz in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorgacz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorgacz 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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