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Goerish Family History

Goerish 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: Borish, Gerrish, Gerich, Goeres, Goers, Berish, Gersh, Goris, Goering

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Where is the Goerish family from?

You can see how Goerish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goerish family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goerish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goerish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerish. 100% of Goerish women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Goerish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goerish. 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 37 military records available for the last name Goerish. For the veterans among your Goerish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerish lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Goerish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goerish in 1985 was 70, and 79 in 2002.

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