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Gorfett Family History

Gorfett 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: Gorbett, Corbett, Garnett, Garrett, Gurnett, Garbett, Torbett

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Where is the Gorfett family from?

You can see how Gorfett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorfett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gorfett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorfett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gorfett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorfett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorfett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorfett. 100% of Gorfett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Gorfett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorfett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gorfett. 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 93 military records available for the last name Gorfett. For the veterans among your Gorfett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorfett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorfett

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