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Gorfein Family History

Gorfein 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: Goren, Morfin, Goffin, Grein, Gerfen, Gorin, Morein, Goldfein, Gordin

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Where is the Gorfein family from?

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

What did your Gorfein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gorfein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gorfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorfein 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gorfein. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gorfein. For the veterans among your Gorfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorfein lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Gorfein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gorfein in 1987 was 82, and 85 in 2000.

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