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Gordetsky Family History

Gordetsky 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: Zaretsky, Turetsky, Kopetsky, Gorsky, Gorges, Cordes, Hardesty

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Where is the Gordetsky family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gordetsky. 100% of Gordetsky men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gordetsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gordetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gordetsky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gordetsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gordetsky. For the veterans among your Gordetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gordetsky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Gordetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gordetsky in 1978 was 64, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gordetsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gordetsky 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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