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Gorek Family History

Gorek Name 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: Gore, Borek, Goren, Ogorek, Goree, Godek, Gores, Gorey, Lorek, Gorak

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Where is the Gorek family from?

You can see how Gorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorek. 100% of Gorek women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Gorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorek 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gorek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Gorek. For the veterans among your Gorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gorek in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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