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Gorajec Family History

Gorajec 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: Moravec, Oravec, Grajek, Grave, Golec, Goates, Gore, Graber, Gorse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorajec 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 6 census records available for the last name Gorajec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorajec 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gorajec. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Gorajec. For the veterans among your Gorajec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorajec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gorajec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorajec in 1968 was 81, and 96 in 2001.

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