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Gorcey Family History

Gorcey Name 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: Gorney, Gorley, Gorey, Forcey, Dorcey, Torney, Force, Dorney, Gurley

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Where is the Gorcey family from?

You can see how Gorcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorcey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorcey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorcey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorcey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gorcey. 100% of Gorcey men worked as an Actor. .

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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 1940

  • Actor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Gorcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorcey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gorcey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Gorcey. For the veterans among your Gorcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorcey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gorcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gorcey in 1969 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

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