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Gyorkey Family History

Gyorkey 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: Gorney, Gorley, Gorey, Yockey, Shorkey, Gokey, Yerkey, Forkey, Horkey

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Where is the Gyorkey family from?

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gyorkey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gyorkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyorkey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gyorkey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gyorkey. For the veterans among your Gyorkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyorkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gyorkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gyorkey in 1970 was 72, and 78 in 1999.

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