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Gorsch Family History

Gorsch 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: Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Gosch, Gorsuch, Forsch, Gersch

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Where is the Gorsch family from?

You can see how Gorsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorsch family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorsch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gorsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsch 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 Gorsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorsch. 34% of Gorsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gorsch women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorsch were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsch 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Gorsch. 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 300 military records available for the last name Gorsch. For the veterans among your Gorsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gorsch in 1955 was 29, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsch 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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