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Gorritz Family History

Gorritz 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: Moritz, Garlitz, Gritz, Gerbitz, Gerrits, Goerlitz, Goertz, Gerwitz

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Where is the Gorritz family from?

You can see how Gorritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorritz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorritz family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorritz's in USA. California had the highest population of Gorritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorritz 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 Gorritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorritz. 100% of Gorritz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gorritz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Gorritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorritz 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gorritz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gorritz. For the veterans among your Gorritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorritz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gorritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gorritz in 1967 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorritz 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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