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Gorbitz Family History

Gorbitz 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: Gerbitz, Moritz, Garlitz, Gritz, Goerlitz, Lobitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz

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Where is the Gorbitz family from?

You can see how Gorbitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorbitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorbitz family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorbitz's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorbitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Gorbitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorbitz 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gorbitz. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gorbitz. For the veterans among your Gorbitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorbitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Gorbitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorbitz in 1955 was 25, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorbitz 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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