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Gorzelitz Family History

Gorzelitz 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: Garlitz, Goerlitz, Gorelik, Gerlitz, Gurewitz, Gorelick, Goltz

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Where is the Gorzelitz family from?

You can see how Gorzelitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzelitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gorzelitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gorzelitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorzelitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorzelitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzelitz 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 13 census records available for the last name Gorzelitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzelitz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gorzelitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorzelitz. For the veterans among your Gorzelitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzelitz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Gorzelitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorzelitz in 1983 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzelitz 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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