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Goryl Family History

Goryl Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from goryl ‘gorilla’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goryl family from?

You can see how Goryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goryl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goryl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Goryl families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Goryl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Goryl families in 1920.
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What did your Goryl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goryl. 50% of Goryl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

What Goryl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Goryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goryl 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Goryl. 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 90 military records available for the last name Goryl. For the veterans among your Goryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goryl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Goryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goryl in 1956 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goryl 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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