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Gorkova Family History

Gorkova 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: Gorka, Cordova, Gordon, Grove, Genova, Corona, Volkov, Korona

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Where is the Gorkova family from?

You can see how Gorkova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkova family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gorkova family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorkova's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gorkova families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Gorkova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkova 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gorkova. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorkova. For the veterans among your Gorkova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkova lifespan?

Average Gorkova life expectancy in 1996 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkova 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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