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Gurkoski Family History

Gurkoski 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: Bukoski, Turkowski, Kurkowski, Jurkowski, Gutkowski, Gurski, Zukoski

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Where is the Gurkoski family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurkoski. 100% of Gurkoski 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
    100%

What Gurkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gurkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurkoski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gurkoski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gurkoski. For the veterans among your Gurkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurkoski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Gurkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gurkoski in 1972 was 69, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurkoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurkoski 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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