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Goerecke Family History

Goerecke 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: Gerecke, Goedecke, Goerke, Gorecki, Gericke, Goracke, Koenecke

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Where is the Goerecke family from?

You can see how Goerecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerecke family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goerecke's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Goerecke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Goerecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerecke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goerecke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Goerecke. For the veterans among your Goerecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerecke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Goerecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goerecke in 1968 was 94, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerecke 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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