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Goruk Family History

Goruk 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: Gorum, Gorak, York, Gornik, Gore, Bork, Gorse, Torok, Borum, Borek

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Where is the Goruk family from?

You can see how Goruk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goruk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goruk families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Goruk families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goruk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goruk families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goruk 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 Goruk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goruk. 60% of Goruk men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Goruk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Goruk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goruk 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Goruk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goruk. For the veterans among your Goruk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goruk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Goruk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goruk in 1965 was 67, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goruk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goruk 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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