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Gorlewski Family History

Gorlewski 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: Godlewski, Orlowski, Galewski, Koralewski, Godleski, Borowski

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Where is the Gorlewski family from?

You can see how Gorlewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gorlewski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gorlewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gorlewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorlewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorlewski. 60% of Gorlewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorlewski women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Gorlewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Gorlewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlewski 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Gorlewski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gorlewski. For the veterans among your Gorlewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gorlewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gorlewski in 1962 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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