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Gorkiewicz Family History

Gorkiewicz 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: Tomkiewicz, Narkiewicz, Jurkiewicz, Markiewicz, Waskiewicz

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Where is the Gorkiewicz family from?

You can see how Gorkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorkiewicz families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gorkiewicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gorkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkiewicz 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 Gorkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yard Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorkiewicz. 100% of Gorkiewicz men worked as a Yard Worker.

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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

  • Yard Worker
    100%

What Gorkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gorkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkiewicz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gorkiewicz. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gorkiewicz. For the veterans among your Gorkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gorkiewicz in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorkiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkiewicz 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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