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Gorslin Family History

Gorslin 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: Goslin, Gorsline, Joslin, Gosling, Golin, Gosdin, Gorski, Norlin

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Where is the Gorslin family from?

You can see how Gorslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorslin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gorslin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gorslin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gorslin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorslin 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 Gorslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorslin. 100% of Gorslin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gorslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Gorslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorslin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gorslin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gorslin. For the veterans among your Gorslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorslin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gorslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gorslin in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorslin 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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