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Gorzalka Family History

Gorzalka 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: Worzalla, Gornall, Gonzalez, Gonzaga, Galka, Opalka, Goralski

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Where is the Gorzalka family from?

You can see how Gorzalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzalka family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorzalka's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Gorzalka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzalka 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 Gorzalka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorzalka. 67% of Gorzalka men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Gorzalka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gorzalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzalka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gorzalka. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gorzalka. For the veterans among your Gorzalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzalka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gorzalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gorzalka in 1972 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorzalka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzalka 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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