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Gyorkos Family History

Gyorkos 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: Yorks, Gordon, York, Boros, Kormos, Markos, Gorges, Rokos, Oros

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Where is the Gyorkos family from?

You can see how Gyorkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyorkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gyorkos families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gyorkos's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gyorkos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyorkos 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 Gyorkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyorkos. 72% of Gyorkos 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gyorkos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Gyorkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyorkos 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Gyorkos. 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 70 military records available for the last name Gyorkos. For the veterans among your Gyorkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyorkos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gyorkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gyorkos in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyorkos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyorkos 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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