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Gormely Name Meaning

from Ó Gormghaile see Gormley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


Similar surnames: Gormly, Gorrell, Cornely, Gorney, Tormey, Gormley, Gorley, Gorey

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Where is the Gormely family from?

You can see how Gormely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gormely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gormely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gormely families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gormely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gormely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gormely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gormely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Moulder was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gormely. 100% of Gormely men worked as a Moulder. .

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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

  • Moulder
    100%
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gormely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gormely 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Gormely. 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 376 military records available for the last name Gormely. For the veterans among your Gormely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gormely lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gormely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gormely in 1957 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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