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Gorvie Family History

Gorvie 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: Gorrie, Garvie, Gornik, Gore, Gorse, Norrie, Corrie, Govier, Forgie

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Where is the Gorvie family from?

You can see how Gorvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gorvie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Gorvie family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorvie's in USA. California had the highest population of Gorvie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorvie 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 45 census records available for the last name Gorvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gorvie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gorvie. For the veterans among your Gorvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorvie lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Gorvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gorvie in 1990 was 40, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorvie 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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