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Gorwitz Family History

Gorwitz 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: Gerwitz, Gurwitz, Horwitz, Moritz, Garlitz, Gritz, Horowitz, Gerbitz

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Where is the Gorwitz family from?

You can see how Gorwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorwitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gorwitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorwitz 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 Gorwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorwitz. 100% of Gorwitz men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Gorwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Gorwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwitz 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gorwitz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gorwitz. For the veterans among your Gorwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorwitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gorwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gorwitz in 1965 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorwitz 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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