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Gorbis Family History

Gorbis 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: Forbis, Goris, Boris, Morris, Forbes, Gornik, Norris, Gorges, Doris

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Where is the Gorbis family from?

You can see how Gorbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorbis family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorbis's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorbis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorbis 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 20 census records available for the last name Gorbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorbis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gorbis. For the veterans among your Gorbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbis lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Gorbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorbis in 1989 was 78, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorbis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbis 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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