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Gorfinkel Family History

Gorfinkel 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: Garfinkel, Garfunkel, Finkel, Greinke, Rinkel, Grindel, Sprinkel

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Where is the Gorfinkel family from?

You can see how Gorfinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorfinkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorfinkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gorfinkel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorfinkel's in USA. California had the highest population of Gorfinkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorfinkel 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 Gorfinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorfinkel. 34% of Gorfinkel men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Gorfinkel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorfinkel were Tailor and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Gorfinkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Gorfinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorfinkel 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Gorfinkel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gorfinkel. For the veterans among your Gorfinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorfinkel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gorfinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gorfinkel in 1967 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorfinkel 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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