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Gorzelski Family History

Gorzelski 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: Pogorzelski, Gorzynski, Goralski, Gorski, Gorecki, Modrzewski

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Where is the Gorzelski family from?

You can see how Gorzelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzelski family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorzelski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Gorzelski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Gorzelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzelski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gorzelski. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gorzelski. For the veterans among your Gorzelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzelski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gorzelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gorzelski in 1967 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzelski 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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