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Gornowich Family History

Gornowich 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: Norwich, Popowich, Borowicz, Horwich, Kornreich, Tortorich, Gornick

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Where is the Gornowich family from?

You can see how Gornowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gornowich families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gornowich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gornowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornowich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gornowich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gornowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornowich 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gornowich. 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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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Gornowich. For the veterans among your Gornowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornowich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gornowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gornowich in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornowich 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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