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Goree Family History

Goree Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaury itself a variant of Gory. Irish: variant of Gorey.

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


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Where is the Goree family from?

You can see how Goree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Goree families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goree's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goree families in 1911.
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What did your Goree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goree. 31% of Goree men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Goree women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goree were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    9%

What Goree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Goree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goree 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Goree. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goree. For the veterans among your Goree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goree lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goree in 1946 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goree 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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