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Gork Family History

Gork 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: York, Gore, Bork, Gort, Work, Mork, Gora, Gory, Cork, Nork

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Where is the Gork family from?

You can see how Gork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gork family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gork families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gork's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gork families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gork 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 Gork ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gork. 100% of Gork women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gork 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Gork. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gork. For the veterans among your Gork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gork lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Gork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gork in 1956 was 49, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gork

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gork 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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