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Gorenc Family History

Gorenc Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from a vernacular form of a habitational name for someone from the Gorenjska region (i.e. Upper Carniola) of north central Slovenia or from any of numerous villages named with the adjective Gor(e)nji ‘Upper’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorenc family from?

You can see how Gorenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorenc family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gorenc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gorenc families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gorenc's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorenc families in 1891.
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What did your Gorenc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorenc. 30% of Gorenc men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorenc women worked as a Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Grocery Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Gorenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorenc 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Gorenc. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gorenc. For the veterans among your Gorenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorenc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gorenc in 1963 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorenc 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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