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Garelick Family History

Garelick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian Garelik a variant of Gorelik. Compare Gorelick.

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


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Where is the Garelick family from?

You can see how Garelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garelick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Garelick families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Garelick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garelick families in 1920.
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What did your Garelick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garelick. 50% of Garelick men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Garelick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Manager Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Garelick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garelick 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Garelick. 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 293 military records available for the last name Garelick. For the veterans among your Garelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garelick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Garelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Garelick in 1951 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garelick 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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