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Goreczny Family History

Goreczny 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: Goren, Gorny, Konecny, Gorecki, Konieczny, Gorey, Greany, Gordon

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Where is the Goreczny family from?

You can see how Goreczny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goreczny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goreczny family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goreczny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goreczny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goreczny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goreczny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Goreczny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goreczny 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Goreczny. 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 Goreczny. For the veterans among your Goreczny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goreczny lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Goreczny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goreczny in 1969 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goreczny 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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