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Gorschen Family History

Gorschen 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: Hoeschen, Boschen, Goshen, Kerschen, Boeschen, Loschen, Gershen

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Where is the Gorschen family from?

You can see how Gorschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorschen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorschen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorschen 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 48 census records available for the last name Gorschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorschen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gorschen. 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 372 military records available for the last name Gorschen. For the veterans among your Gorschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorschen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Gorschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorschen in 1969 was 73, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorschen 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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