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Gorsich Family History

Gorsich 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: Gorsuch, Dorsch, Rosich, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Norwich, Kosich

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Where is the Gorsich family from?

You can see how Gorsich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorsich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorsich family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorsich's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Gorsich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsich 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 Gorsich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorsich. 100% of Gorsich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gorsich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gorsich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsich 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gorsich. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gorsich. For the veterans among your Gorsich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorsich in 1970 was 88, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorsich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsich 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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