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Goorwitz Family History

Goorwitz 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: Goerlitz, Gerwitz, Gurwitz, Horwitz, Boortz, Moritz, Garlitz

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Where is the Goorwitz family from?

You can see how Goorwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goorwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goorwitz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goorwitz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Goorwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goorwitz 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 Goorwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goorwitz. 100% of Goorwitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goorwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Goorwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goorwitz 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Goorwitz. 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 Goorwitz. For the veterans among your Goorwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goorwitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Goorwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goorwitz in 1973 was 58, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goorwitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goorwitz 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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