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Gorchow Family History

Gorchow 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: Jarchow, Rochow, Gordon, Morcom, Horch, Morphew, Goch, Chow, Gershon

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorchow 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 49 census records available for the last name Gorchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorchow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gorchow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 39 military records available for the last name Gorchow. For the veterans among your Gorchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorchow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Gorchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gorchow in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 1988.

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