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Gorz Family History

Gorz 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: Gore, Gort, Gora, Gory, Gori, Gorr, Golz, Gotz, Gord, Gosz

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Where is the Gorz family from?

You can see how Gorz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorz family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gorz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorz 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 Gorz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorz. 80% of Gorz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Gorz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Gorz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorz 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Gorz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gorz. For the veterans among your Gorz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gorz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gorz in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorz 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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