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Gorlich Family History

Gorlich 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: Gerlich, Orlich, Goerlich, Polich, Garlick, Gerlach, Ehrlich, Norwich

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Where is the Gorlich family from?

You can see how Gorlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gorlich families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gorlich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlich 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 Gorlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Caser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorlich. 50% of Gorlich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gorlich women worked as a Caser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorlich were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Caser
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gorlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Gorlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlich 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Gorlich. 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 575 military records available for the last name Gorlich. For the veterans among your Gorlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gorlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gorlich in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlich 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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