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Gorrill Family History

Gorrill Name Meaning

see Gorrell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gorrell, Morrill, Orrill, Grill, Orrell, Zorrilla, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Gorrill family from?

You can see how Gorrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Gorrill families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gorrill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gorrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorrill. 80% of Gorrill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gorrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrill 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Gorrill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Gorrill. For the veterans among your Gorrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorrill in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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