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Gorza Family History

Gorza 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: Gora, Gorga, Borza, Garza, Gorka, Goza, Mora, Gorman, Bora, Goda

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Where is the Gorza family from?

You can see how Gorza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Gorza families living in Florida. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gorza's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gorza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorza 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 Gorza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorza. 36% of Gorza men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gorza women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorza were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Gorza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gorza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorza 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Gorza. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gorza. For the veterans among your Gorza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Gorza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gorza in 1962 was 50, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorza 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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