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Gornen Family History

Gornen 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: Goren, Gorney, Gorden, Gordon, Green, Torney, Norden, Garner, Gorman

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Where is the Gornen family from?

You can see how Gornen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gornen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gornen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gornen families living in Maine. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gornen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gornen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gornen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gornen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gornen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gornen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gornen. For the veterans among your Gornen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gornen

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