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Goreck Family History

Goreck 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: Gorecki, Golec, Gornik, Gore, Borek, Goren, Bobeck, Reck, Greek

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Where is the Goreck family from?

You can see how Goreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goreck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goreck families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Goreck families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goreck's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Goreck families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goreck 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 Goreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goreck. 60% of Goreck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goreck women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Goreck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Goreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goreck 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goreck. 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 37 military records available for the last name Goreck. For the veterans among your Goreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goreck lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Goreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goreck in 1973 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goreck 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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