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Gortze Family History

Gortze 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: Goetze, Korte, Goltz, Gore, Gorse, Gort, Corte, Forte, Porte, Nortz

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Where is the Gortze family from?

You can see how Gortze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gortze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gortze family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gortze's in USA. California had the highest population of Gortze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortze 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 109 census records available for the last name Gortze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortze 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gortze. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gortze. For the veterans among your Gortze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortze lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Gortze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gortze in 1989 was 68, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortze 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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