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Gorgels Family History

Gorgels 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: Gorges, Borges, Gorrell, Orgel, Porges, Garrels, Gergel, Gores

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gorgels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorgels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorgels. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Gorgels. For the veterans among your Gorgels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorgels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Gorgels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gorgels in 1967 was 69, and 86 in 1982.

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