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Gorenshek Family History

Gorenshek 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: Gorenstein, Sorensen, Korenek, Lorensen, Groshek, Gornik, Gressel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorenshek 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 8 census records available for the last name Gorenshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorenshek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorenshek. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gorenshek. For the veterans among your Gorenshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorenshek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Gorenshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gorenshek in 1976 was 65, and 76 in 1979.

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