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Gorsky Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Górski (see Gorski ) and a variant (eastern Ashkenazic) of the same Jewish surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gursky, Gorski, Gurske, Gurski, Grodsky, Wolsky, Borski, Kofsky

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Where is the Gorsky family from?

You can see how Gorsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gorsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gorsky families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gorsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gorsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorsky. 100% of Gorsky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsky 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Gorsky. 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 513 military records available for the last name Gorsky. For the veterans among your Gorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorsky in 1959 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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