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Gorzoch Family History

Gorzoch 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: Orzech, Gorsuch, Groch, Gooch, Gordon, Grosh, Roch, Garzone, Dorsch

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Where is the Gorzoch family from?

You can see how Gorzoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorzoch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorzoch family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorzoch's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorzoch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorzoch 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 Gorzoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorzoch. 100% of Gorzoch men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Gorzoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gorzoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorzoch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gorzoch. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gorzoch. For the veterans among your Gorzoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorzoch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gorzoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gorzoch in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorzoch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorzoch 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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