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Goorvitch Family History

Goorvitch 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: Goodrich, Goerlich, Horvath, Goldrich, Ritch, Norwich, Gerich

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Where is the Goorvitch family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goorvitch. 100% of Goorvitch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Goorvitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorvitch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Goorvitch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goorvitch. For the veterans among your Goorvitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorvitch lifespan?

Average Goorvitch life expectancy in 1993 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorvitch 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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