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Gorshing Family History

Gorshing 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: Worthing, Gosling, Goring, Pershing, Gorsline, Farthing, Yoshino

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Where is the Gorshing family from?

You can see how Gorshing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorshing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorshing family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gorshing's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Gorshing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorshing 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 42 census records available for the last name Gorshing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorshing 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gorshing. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gorshing. For the veterans among your Gorshing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorshing lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gorshing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorshing in 1966 was 39, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorshing 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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