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Goerich Family History

Goerich 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: Gerich, Goerlich, Goldrich, Gleich, Perich, Goodrich, Gerlich

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Where is the Goerich family from?

You can see how Goerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goerich families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goerich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerich 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 43 census records available for the last name Goerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goerich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goerich. For the veterans among your Goerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerich lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Goerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goerich in 1982 was 76, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerich 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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