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Gorgay Family History

Gorgay 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, Gray, Organ, Gorman, Morgan, Gorges, Garay, Morga

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Where is the Gorgay family from?

You can see how Gorgay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorgay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorgay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorgay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorgay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorgay 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 Gorgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gorgay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorgay. For the veterans among your Gorgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gorgay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gorgay in 1977 was 61, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorgay 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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