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Gyorke Family History

Gyorke Name 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: Yorke, George, York, Gore, Gorse, Goike, Borke, Goerke, Goree, Glore

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Where is the Gyorke family from?

You can see how Gyorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyorke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gyorke families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gyorke's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gyorke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyorke. 100% of Gyorke 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%
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What Gyorke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Gyorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyorke 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gyorke. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gyorke. For the veterans among your Gyorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyorke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gyorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gyorke in 1958 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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