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Gorcynski Family History

Gorcynski Surname 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: Gorzynski, Gorczynski, Goscinski, Garczynski, Korczynski, Koscinski

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Where is the Gorcynski family from?

You can see how Gorcynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorcynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorcynski family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorcynski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorcynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorcynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gorcynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gorcynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorcynski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorcynski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gorcynski. For the veterans among your Gorcynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorcynski lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Gorcynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorcynski in 1997 was 87, and 61 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorcynski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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