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Gorik Family History

Gorik 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: Gornik, Gori, Gorin, Goris, Golik, Gorak, Gerik, Mori, Boris, York

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Where is the Gorik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorik. 100% of Gorik men worked as a Longshoreman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Longshoreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gorik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorik 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gorik. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gorik. For the veterans among your Gorik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorik lifespan?

Average Gorik life expectancy in 1970 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorik 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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