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Gorrick Family History

Gorrick 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: Garrick, Gerrick, Orrick, Norrick, Corrick, Gornick, Worrick, Sorrick

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Where is the Gorrick family from?

You can see how Gorrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorrick families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Gorrick families living in Leicestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gorrick's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gorrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrick 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 Gorrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rag Sorter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorrick. 100% of Gorrick women worked as a Rag Sorter.

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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

  • Rag Sorter
    100%

What Gorrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Gorrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrick 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gorrick. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gorrick. For the veterans among your Gorrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gorrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorrick in 1970 was 60, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrick 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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