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Gorlitz Family History

Gorlitz 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: Garlitz, Goerlitz, Gerlitz, Goltz, Moritz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Politz

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Where is the Gorlitz family from?

You can see how Gorlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorlitz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Gorlitz families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlitz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gorlitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlitz 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 Gorlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenograper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorlitz. 100% of Gorlitz women worked as a Stenograper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenograper
    100%

What Gorlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Gorlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlitz 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Gorlitz. 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 622 military records available for the last name Gorlitz. For the veterans among your Gorlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gorlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gorlitz in 1964 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlitz 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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