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Gorlyn Family History

Gorlyn 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: Gordon, Gorman, Goren, Gorny, Golin, Goslin, Gory, Norlin, Gorton

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Where is the Gorlyn family from?

You can see how Gorlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gorlyn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlyn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlyn 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 18 census records available for the last name Gorlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gorlyn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorlyn. For the veterans among your Gorlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlyn lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Gorlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gorlyn in 1985 was 74, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlyn 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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