Gorelik Family History

Gorelik Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian: nickname for someone who had had a house fire from Russian gorelyy (Belorussian garely) ‘burnt’.

The name combines the adjective for ‘burnt’ with the noun suffix -ik.

It reflects a specific cultural or historical context related to house fires.

Similar names include Gorelick and Garelick.

This etymology highlights the connection between language and the experiences of the individuals carrying the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Gorelick, Garelick, Greif, Ogorek, Krolik, Gorski, Gornik, Orlik, Golik, Norell

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
295	Census and Voter Lists
378	Member Trees

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Where is the Gorelik family from?

You can see how Gorelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorelik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorelik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gorelik families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gorelik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorelik families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorelik 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 Gorelik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorelik.

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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.

Manager

34%

Proprietor

34%

Butcher

34%

What Gorelik family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 295 census records available for the last name Gorelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorelik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Gorelik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Gorelik. For the veterans among your Gorelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorelik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gorelik in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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Gorelik Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian: nickname for someone who had had a house fire from Russian gorelyy (Belorussian garely) ‘burnt’.

The name combines the adjective for ‘burnt’ with the noun suffix -ik.

It reflects a specific cultural or historical context related to house fires.

Similar names include Gorelick and Garelick.

This etymology highlights the connection between language and the experiences of the individuals carrying the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Gorelik family from?

What did your Gorelik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorelik.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Manager

34%

Proprietor

34%

Butcher

34%

What Gorelik family records will you find?

What is the average Gorelik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gorelik in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

Gorelik Family History

Gorelik Surname Meaning

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Gorelik Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Gorelik

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Gorelik family from?

What did your Gorelik ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gorelik family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gorelik family history

What is the average Gorelik lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gorelik family tree

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