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Gorliz Family History

Gorliz 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: Gornik, Goltz, Golin, Garlitz, Goelz, Golia, Sorlie, Goslin, Goerlitz

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Where is the Gorliz family from?

You can see how Gorliz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorliz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorliz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorliz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorliz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorliz 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 14 census records available for the last name Gorliz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorliz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gorliz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gorliz. For the veterans among your Gorliz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorliz lifespan?

Average Gorliz life expectancy in 1981 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorliz 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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