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Goracke Family History

Goracke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Górecki (see Gorecki).

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


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Where is the Goracke family from?

You can see how Goracke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goracke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goracke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Goracke families living in Kansas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Goracke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Goracke families in 1880.
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What did your Goracke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goracke. 70% of Goracke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    6%

What Goracke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goracke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goracke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Goracke. 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 118 military records available for the last name Goracke. For the veterans among your Goracke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goracke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goracke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goracke in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goracke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goracke 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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