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Gorschman Family History

Gorschman 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: Gershman, Hirschman, Kirschman, Herschman, Gorman, Richman, Horsman

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Where is the Gorschman family from?

You can see how Gorschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorschman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorschman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorschman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorschman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorschman 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 11 census records available for the last name Gorschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorschman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gorschman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gorschman. For the veterans among your Gorschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorschman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gorschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gorschman in 1970 was 76, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorschman 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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