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Gorkoff Family History

Gorkoff 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: Orloff, Boroff, Tordoff, Gerloff, Groff, Fornoff, Doroff, Markoff

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Where is the Gorkoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkoff 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 Gorkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorkoff. 75% of Gorkoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Gorkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkoff 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gorkoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorkoff. For the veterans among your Gorkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkoff lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Gorkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorkoff in 1990 was 78, and 81 in 1991.

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