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Gorche Family History

Gorche 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: Porche, Force, Gore, Horch, Gorse, Poche, Roche, Goch, Rosche, Bouche

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Where is the Gorche family from?

You can see how Gorche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gorche families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gorche's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorche 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 113 census records available for the last name Gorche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorche 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gorche. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gorche. For the veterans among your Gorche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gorche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gorche in 1966 was 87, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorche 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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