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Gorkan Family History

Gorkan 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: Gorman, Horkan, Gorka, Gordan, Gordon, Norman, German, Organ, Jordan

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Where is the Gorkan family from?

You can see how Gorkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorkan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Gorkan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorkan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gorkan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkan 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 40 census records available for the last name Gorkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gorkan. 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 military records available for the last name Gorkan. For the veterans among your Gorkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkan lifespan?

Average Gorkan life expectancy in 2001 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkan 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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