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Gorcie Family History

Gorcie 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: Gorrie, Force, Gornik, Gore, Gorse, Norrie, Corrie, Garcia, Forgie

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Where is the Gorcie family from?

You can see how Gorcie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorcie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gorcie families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Gorcie families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorcie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gorcie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorcie 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 Gorcie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholstery Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorcie. 100% of Gorcie men worked as an Upholstery Cleaner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Upholstery Cleaner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gorcie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorcie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gorcie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gorcie. For the veterans among your Gorcie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorcie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gorcie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorcie in 1970 was 77, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorcie 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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