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Gorsche Family History

Gorsche 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: Dorsch, Gorse, Morsch, Borsch, Rosche, Horsch, Gosch, Gorsuch, Forsch

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Where is the Gorsche family from?

You can see how Gorsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorsche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gorsche families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gorsche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gorsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorsche 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 Gorsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorsche. 100% of Gorsche men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gorsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Gorsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorsche 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gorsche. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gorsche. For the veterans among your Gorsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorsche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gorsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gorsche in 1968 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorsche 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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