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Nagorka Family History

Nagorka 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: Nagorski, Napora, Gorka, Arora, Zagorski, Nagata, Laporta, Nagar

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Where is the Nagorka family from?

You can see how Nagorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagorka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nagorka families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nagorka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nagorka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagorka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nagorka. 72% of Nagorka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nagorka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nagorka were Trammer and Maid. .

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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
    72%
  • Trammer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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What Nagorka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Nagorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagorka 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Nagorka. 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 149 military records available for the last name Nagorka. For the veterans among your Nagorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagorka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nagorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nagorka in 1963 was 72, and 52 in 2003.

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