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Gorleck Family History

Gorleck 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: Garlick, Golec, Norbeck, Gorecki, Golick, Morlock, Garlock, Gorley

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Where is the Gorleck family from?

You can see how Gorleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorleck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gorleck families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gorleck's in USA. California had the highest population of Gorleck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorleck 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 45 census records available for the last name Gorleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorleck 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorleck. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gorleck. For the veterans among your Gorleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorleck lifespan?

Average Gorleck life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorleck 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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