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Gorsuch Family History

Gorsuch Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from the hamlet of Gorsuch, Lancashire, earlier Gosefordsich from Old English Gōsford ‘goose ford’ + sīc ‘small stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gorsuch family from?

You can see how Gorsuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsuch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorsuch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Gorsuch families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gorsuch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorsuch families in 1891.
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What did your Gorsuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gorsuch. 100% of Gorsuch men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Gorsuch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Retired
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 789 immigration records available for the last name Gorsuch. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gorsuch. For the veterans among your Gorsuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsuch lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gorsuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gorsuch in 1945 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsuch 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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