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Gordek Family History

Gordek Name 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: Godek, Gondek, Gorder, Gorden, Gordon, Norden, Garde, Gornik, Godel

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Where is the Gordek family from?

You can see how Gordek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gordek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gordek family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gordek's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Gordek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gordek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gordek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gordek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gordek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordek 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 Gordek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Gordek. For the veterans among your Gordek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordek lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Gordek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gordek in 1989 was 76, and 88 in 1990.

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