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Gorzkowski Family History

Gorzkowski 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: Borkowski, Oczkowski, Roszkowski, Korkowski, Borowski, Kosakowski

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Where is the Gorzkowski family from?

You can see how Gorzkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gorzkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gorzkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorzkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorzkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorzkowski. 75% of Gorzkowski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gorzkowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorzkowski were Carder and Assembler. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Carder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
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What Gorzkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Gorzkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzkowski 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gorzkowski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gorzkowski. For the veterans among your Gorzkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gorzkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorzkowski in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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