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Gorecki Family History

Gorecki Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Górecki): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Poland named Górka or Górki.

It originates from the Polish word góra, which means ‘mountain’ or ‘hill’.

This indicates that the name likely refers to individuals who lived near these geographical features.

The name can also be compared to Goretski, which has a similar etymology.

Overall, Górecki reflects a connection to the landscape and regional features of Poland.

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


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Where is the Gorecki family from?

You can see how Gorecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorecki family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorecki family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorecki's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorecki families in 1891.
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What did your Gorecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorecki. 23% of Gorecki men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gorecki women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorecki were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gorecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorecki 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gorecki. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorecki. For the veterans among your Gorecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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