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Gorshe Family History

Gorshe 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, Corse, Gore, Gosse, Garthe, Gorski, Goshen, Goethe, Gose

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Where is the Gorshe family from?

You can see how Gorshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorshe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gorshe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gorshe family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorshe's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Gorshe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorshe 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 Gorshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorshe. 34% of Gorshe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gorshe women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gorshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Gorshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorshe 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gorshe. 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 153 military records available for the last name Gorshe. For the veterans among your Gorshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorshe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorshe in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorshe 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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