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Gorkisch Family History

Gorkisch 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: Garbisch, Jockisch, Dorsch, Cornish, Frisch, Raisch, Morsch, Borsch

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Where is the Gorkisch family from?

You can see how Gorkisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorkisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorkisch family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorkisch's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gorkisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorkisch 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 5 census records available for the last name Gorkisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorkisch 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gorkisch. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gorkisch. For the veterans among your Gorkisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorkisch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Gorkisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorkisch in 1972 was 46, and 65 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorkisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorkisch 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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