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Goresen Family History

Goresen Surname 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: Green, Gorse, Gresens, Goren, Greven, Goossen, Goree, Goeser, Giesen

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Where is the Goresen family from?

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

There are 26 census records available for the last name Goresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goresen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goresen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goresen. For the veterans among your Goresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goresen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goresen in 1963 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goresen 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.

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