Gorshen Family History

Gorshen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Goshen, Gershen, Gorse, Goren, Gersten, Gershon, Goossen, Worthen, Dorsten, Goosen

111 record(s) for Gorshen

56	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
34	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

Where is the Gorshen family from?

You can see how Gorshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorshen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorshen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorshen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorshen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gorshen families in 1880.

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

What Gorshen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gorshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorshen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gorshen. 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.

Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gorshen. For the veterans among your Gorshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gorshen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Gorshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorshen in 1979 was 74, and 35 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorshen 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.