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Gorick Family History

Gorick Surname Meaning

Flemish Goorik is a variant of Goederick from the Continental Germanic personal name Godric composed of the elements *god- ‘good’ or ‘god’ + *rīc- ‘rule(r)’.

It is cognate with Old English Godrīc, which further connects the names to the concept of benevolent leadership.

The name represents a rich tradition of personal naming practices in the Germanic linguistic heritage.

Variants of this name can be found in different cultures, reflecting the historical spread of these linguistic elements.

For instance, you can see similar names like Goodrich and Goodrick, showcasing the evolution of the name through time and geography.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gorick family from?

You can see how Gorick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gorick families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gorick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorick families in 1891.
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What did your Gorick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorick. 68% of Gorick 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Partner In Childrens Outfilting
    11%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Office Cleaner Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorick 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gorick. 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 133 military records available for the last name Gorick. For the veterans among your Gorick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gorick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gorick in 1967 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorick 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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