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Gorlack Family History

Gorlack 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: Garlick, Gerlach, Golick, Morlock, Garlock, Horlick, Goracke, Hornack

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Where is the Gorlack family from?

You can see how Gorlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gorlack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gorlack families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorlack's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorlack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorlack ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gorlack ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gorlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlack 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorlack. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gorlack. For the veterans among your Gorlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlack lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gorlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorlack in 1979 was 86, and 46 in 2003.

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