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Gornetski Family History

Gornetski 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: Gorski, Gorecki, Gorzynski, Goralski, Godlewski, Godleski, Gornik

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Where is the Gornetski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornetski 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 Gornetski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gornetski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gornetski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornetski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gornetski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gornetski. For the veterans among your Gornetski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornetski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Gornetski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gornetski in 1977 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornetski 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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