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Gorelnik Family History

Gorelnik 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: Gorelik, Gornik, Gorelick, Olejnik, Goren, Hornik, Melnik, Reznik

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Where is the Gorelnik family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gorelnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorelnik 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gorelnik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorelnik. For the veterans among your Gorelnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorelnik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Gorelnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorelnik in 1966 was 76, and 49 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorelnik 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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