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Gorshel Family History

Gorshel 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: Gorse, Borstel, Goshen, Oshel, Gershen, Forshee, Forshey, Gerstel

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Where is the Gorshel family from?

You can see how Gorshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorshel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorshel families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorshel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gorshel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorshel 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 60 census records available for the last name Gorshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorshel 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gorshel. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gorshel. For the veterans among your Gorshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorshel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gorshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gorshel in 1956 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorshel 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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