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Gortzig Family History

Gortzig 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: Gornik, Goltz, Gort, Worthing, Herzig, Fertig, Nortz, Goring, Bortz

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Where is the Gortzig family from?

You can see how Gortzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gortzig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gortzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gortzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortzig 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 118 census records available for the last name Gortzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortzig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gortzig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gortzig. For the veterans among your Gortzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortzig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Gortzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gortzig in 1973 was 70, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gortzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortzig 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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