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Gorovitz Family History

Gorovitz 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: Horovitz, Horowitz, Borowitz, Horvitz, Moritz, Garlitz, Gritz

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Where is the Gorovitz family from?

You can see how Gorovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorovitz families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gorovitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorovitz 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 Gorovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorovitz. 100% of Gorovitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gorovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Gorovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorovitz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gorovitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gorovitz. For the veterans among your Gorovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorovitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gorovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gorovitz in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorovitz 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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