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Gorka Family History

Gorka Surname Meaning

Polish (Górka): habitational name from a place called Górka or Górki (see Gorecki).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorka family from?

You can see how Gorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gorka families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorka's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gorka families in 1891.
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What did your Gorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorka. 30% of Gorka men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Gorka women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorka were Butcher and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorka 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Gorka. 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 854 military records available for the last name Gorka. For the veterans among your Gorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorka lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorka in 1948 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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