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Goraki Family History

Goraki 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: Gorski, Gorak, Borak, Geraci, Osaki, Araki, Gora, Borski, Gorecki

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Where is the Goraki family from?

You can see how Goraki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goraki family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goraki families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Goraki families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goraki's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Goraki families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goraki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goraki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Goraki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goraki 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goraki. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goraki. For the veterans among your Goraki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goraki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Goraki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goraki in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goraki 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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