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Gornell Family History

Gornell Surname Meaning

see Gornall.

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


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Where is the Gornell family from?

You can see how Gornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gornell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Gornell families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gornell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gornell families in 1911.
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What did your Gornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gornell. 29% of Gornell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gornell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gornell were Proprietor and Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

What Gornell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornell 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Gornell. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gornell. For the veterans among your Gornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gornell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gornell in 1966 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gornell 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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