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Gorsh Family History

Gorsh 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: Gorse, Gersh, Grosh, North, Borst, Corse, Horst, Gore, Worth, Orsi

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Where is the Gorsh family from?

You can see how Gorsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gorsh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gorsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsh 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 Gorsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorsh. 60% of Gorsh men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gorsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Gorsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gorsh. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gorsh. For the veterans among your Gorsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gorsh in 1960 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsh 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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