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Goerlich Family History

Goerlich Surname Meaning

East German (Görlich): variant of Gerlach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goerlich family from?

You can see how Goerlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerlich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerlich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goerlich families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goerlich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goerlich families in 1891.
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What did your Goerlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerlich. 50% of Goerlich 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Goerlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Goerlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerlich 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Goerlich. 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 367 military records available for the last name Goerlich. For the veterans among your Goerlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerlich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Goerlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goerlich in 1955 was 49, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerlich 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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