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Gorke Family History

Gorke 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: Gore, Gorse, Goike, Borke, Goerke, Goree, Gorka, Goeke, Rorke, Yorke

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Where is the Gorke family from?

You can see how Gorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Gorke families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gorke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorke 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 Gorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorke. 100% of Gorke 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%

What Gorke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorke 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Gorke. 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 662 military records available for the last name Gorke. For the veterans among your Gorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Gorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorke in 1945 was 47, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorke 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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