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Gorcheck Family History

Gorcheck 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: Scheck, Goldbeck, Porcher, Norbeck, Gorecki, Check, Porche, Goucher

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Where is the Gorcheck family from?

You can see how Gorcheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorcheck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorcheck families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorcheck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gorcheck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorcheck 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 23 census records available for the last name Gorcheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorcheck 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gorcheck. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gorcheck. For the veterans among your Gorcheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorcheck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gorcheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gorcheck in 1972 was 64, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorcheck 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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