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Gornowski Family History

Gornowski 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: Borowski, Tarnowski, Borkowski, Ogonowski, Orlowski, Karnowski

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gornowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornowski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gornowski. 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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There are 87 military records available for the last name Gornowski. For the veterans among your Gornowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gornowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gornowski in 1966 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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