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Gorzela Family History

Gorzela 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: Gorrell, Korpela, Portela, Grzelak, Orzel, Borel, Cornell, Gockel

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Where is the Gorzela family from?

You can see how Gorzela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzela family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorzela's in USA. California had the highest population of Gorzela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gorzela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzela 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gorzela. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gorzela. For the veterans among your Gorzela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gorzela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gorzela in 1964 was 46, and 15 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzela 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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