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Goor Family History

Goor Surname Meaning

Dutch:: topographic name from Middle Dutch gore ‘marsh’.

(also Van Goor): habitational name from Goor a place in the province of Overijssel.

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


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Where is the Goor family from?

You can see how Goor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Goor families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Goor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goor families in 1911.
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What did your Goor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goor. 43% of Goor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goor women worked as an Office.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    100%

What Goor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goor 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Goor. 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 346 military records available for the last name Goor. For the veterans among your Goor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goor in 1964 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goor 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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