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Gorock Family History

Gorock 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: Brock, Rock, Gornik, Krock, Glock, Torok, Borck, Sprock, Boock

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Where is the Gorock family from?

You can see how Gorock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gorock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gorock family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorock's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gorock families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorock 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 16 census records available for the last name Gorock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorock 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gorock. 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 Gorock. For the veterans among your Gorock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorock lifespan?

Average Gorock life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorock 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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