History of your Surname
Get access to Gorochow family records.Start a free trial

Gorochow Family History

Gorochow 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: Rochow, Groch, Morocco, Rockow, Prochnow, Gooch, Rachow, Ganschow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gorochow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorochow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Gorochow ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Gorochow | Data not to scale

*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

  • Proprietor
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Gorochow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gorochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorochow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Gorochow

Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Gorochow. 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.

View all Gorochow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Gorochow. For the veterans among your Gorochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gorochow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gorochow family history

Discover More

What is the average Gorochow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gorochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gorochow in 1968 was 75, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorochow

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gorochow family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gorochow last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial