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Gori Family History

Gori Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Goro a shortened form of Gregorio (see Gregory).

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Georg (see George).

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


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Where is the Gori family from?

You can see how Gori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gori family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gori family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gori's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gori families in 1911.
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What did your Gori ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gori. 100% of Gori men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Gori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gori 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gori. 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 631 military records available for the last name Gori. For the veterans among your Gori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gori lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gori in 1954 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gori 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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