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Gorchs Family History

Gorchs 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: Horch, Ochs, Gorges, Goch, Gosch, Porche, Garces, Forcht, Gores

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Where is the Gorchs family from?

You can see how Gorchs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorchs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorchs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorchs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorchs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorchs 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 46 census records available for the last name Gorchs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorchs 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gorchs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gorchs. For the veterans among your Gorchs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorchs lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Gorchs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gorchs in 1993 was 71, and 61 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorchs 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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