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Gorelik Family History

Gorelik Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian: nickname for someone who had had a house fire from Russian gorelyy (Belorussian garely) ‘burnt’.

The name combines the adjective for ‘burnt’ with the noun suffix -ik.

It reflects a specific cultural or historical context related to house fires.

Similar names include Gorelick and Garelick.

This etymology highlights the connection between language and the experiences of the individuals carrying the surname.

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


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Where is the Gorelik family from?

You can see how Gorelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorelik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorelik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorelik family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorelik's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorelik families in 1891.
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What did your Gorelik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorelik. 34% of Gorelik men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Gorelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorelik 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 Gorelik. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gorelik. For the veterans among your Gorelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorelik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gorelik in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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