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Goorwitch Family History

Goorwitch 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, Norwich, Horwich, Goerlich, Goldrich, Ritch, Goodwill

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Where is the Goorwitch family from?

You can see how Goorwitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorwitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goorwitch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Goorwitch families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Goorwitch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Goorwitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorwitch 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 Goorwitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goorwitch. 100% of Goorwitch 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%

What Goorwitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Goorwitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorwitch 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Goorwitch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goorwitch. For the veterans among your Goorwitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorwitch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Goorwitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goorwitch in 1971 was 27, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goorwitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorwitch 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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