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Gornitz Family History

Gornitz 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: Gornik, Moritz, Garlitz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Goerlitz, Gerwitz, Gorniak

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Where is the Gornitz family from?

You can see how Gornitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gornitz family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gornitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornitz 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 36 census records available for the last name Gornitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornitz 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gornitz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gornitz. For the veterans among your Gornitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Gornitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gornitz in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornitz 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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