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Gorren Family History

Gorren 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: Goren, Morren, Gerren, Forren, Garren, Orren, Gorden, Gordon, Green

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Where is the Gorren family from?

You can see how Gorren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gorren family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorren's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Gorren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorren 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 Gorren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laboratory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorren. 100% of Gorren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gorren women worked as a Laboratory.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laboratory
    100%

What Gorren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Gorren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorren 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gorren. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gorren. For the veterans among your Gorren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Gorren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gorren in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorren 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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