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Goerch Family History

Goerch 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: Loerch, Horch, Ferch, Lerch, Goch, Gleich, Perch, Moench, Goerke

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Where is the Goerch family from?

You can see how Goerch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerch family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goerch's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Goerch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerch 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 74 census records available for the last name Goerch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerch 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goerch. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goerch. For the veterans among your Goerch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Goerch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goerch in 1972 was 78, and 83 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerch 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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